Eight members of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police were injured while trying to prevent protesting BUET students from marching toward the Jamuna area. The injured officers were admitted to Rajarbagh Central Police Hospital, with two in critical condition. Additionally, three journalists were reportedly hurt during the clash.
Earlier in the afternoon, engineering students had gathered at the university’s Gol Chattar as part of their pre-announced “Long March to Dhaka” program, pressing three specific demands. When students attempted to march toward Jamuna, they clashed with police, who used batons, tear gas, sound grenades, and water cannons to disperse the crowd.