Violent clashes erupted between students and members of a Bangladeshi paramilitary auxilliary force near the Secretariat in Dhaka on Sunday night, leaving several injured from both sides.

Violent clashes erupted between students and members of a Bangladeshi paramilitary auxilliary force near the Secretariat in Dhaka on Sunday night, leaving several injured from both sides. At least 50 people were injured in the clashes, The Daily Star reported. Why did the Ansar paramilitary force and students clash? The clashes began after 9:00 pm when students from Dhaka University marched to the Secretariat to confront Ansar members, whom they accused of being “agents of autocracy.” The clash got violent, prompting police to intervene in an attempt to restore order, Bangladeshi media reported. What is Ansar? Ansar is a paramilitary auxiliary force in the country. Their roles include helping government authorities with public security, participating in disaster management, supporting law enforcement, and aiding the armed forces. Earlier on Sunday, students gathered at the Raju Memorial Sculpture and headed towards the Secretariat following reports that Ansar members had detained Nahid Islam, an adviser in the interim government, and other coordinators of the Students Against Discrimination movement. Also read: PM Modi, Joe Biden discuss Ukraine, Bangladesh, and global security over phone The Ansar members had been protesting for two days, seeking the nationalisation of their jobs. They ended their demonstration later after receiving assurances from Lt Gen (Retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, the interim government’s adviser for home affairs. 'Difficult to overcome mountain-like challenges overnight': Muhammad Yunus On Sunday, Bangladesh interim government’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus appealed to the people to have “patience” because it is difficult to address the “mountain-like challenges” Bangladesh is facing. In a televised address to the nation, his second since assuming charge on August 8 after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government on August 5, Yunus said, “I’ll just say, you have to be patient. It is difficult to overcome mountain-like challenges overnight.” He also referred to the growing demands from various sections to punish those responsible for the deaths of many people during the anti-government protests. (With inputs from agencies)

Dhaka protest turns violent as students and Ansar force clash; 50 injured

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Dhaka protest turns violent as students and Ansar force clash; 50 injured