At around 7:30 am on Monday, the dismissed employees took a position in front of Islami Bank demanding reinstatement. Later, when members of the Conscious Customers Forum took position there, tension arose between the two sides. At one stage, clashes and chase and counter-chase occurred.
President of the Conscious Customers Forum Nur Un Nabi Manik claimed that 30 of their members were injured. He claimed that the clash started when they were attacked over the dismissed employees' sit-in program. He demanded an investigation into the incident and action against those involved.
On the other hand, Shahidul Islam, one of the dismissed employees, claimed that when members of the customers forum attacked them, several people were injured. He claimed that 20 to 25 people were taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for treatment.
Both sides blamed each other for the clash. However, it was not immediately possible to verify the truth of anyone's allegation.
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohsin Al Murad of the Motijheel Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police said he was not aware of the morning clash. Currently, the dismissed employees are positioned in front of Bangladesh Bank. Since Bangladesh Bank is a KPI (Key Point Installation) institution, they have been asked to move from there. Law enforcement agencies are prepared to avoid disorder.
