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Hundreds of quota reform protesters from private universities and colleges in the city blocked various roads in the capital, including Pragati Sarani, Motijheel Shapla Chattar, Uttara, and Beribadh roads on Tuesday (16 June) morning.
The widespread demonstrations began this morning following violent attacks on quota protesters at public universities across the country yesterday (15 July). Over 300 students were injured in the attacks on quota protesters allegedly by the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists on university campuses, according to the movement coordinates, doctors, and university officials.
Besides, BCL, Jubo League and Awami League men, alongside police, can be seen gathering in Chankarpool. Meanwhile, quota reform activists have congregated on Shahidullah Hall and Shaheed Minar. The two sides are facing each other off. Although no fights have broken out, the situation is tense.
BCL members have gathered in the TSC area of Dhaka University for their pre-announced rally. Many of them can be seen standing with sticks in their hands and helmets on their head. The student wing of the ruling Awami League began its protest rally at 3:45pm. BCL activists from Dhaka Metropolitan North, Dhaka College, Titumir College and other units have joined the programme.
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