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Policemen use batons to disperse supporters of the banned Islamist group Hizbut Tahrir near Baitul Mokarram Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 7, 2025
POLICE used batons and stun grenades to disperse thousands of members of banned group Hizbut Tahrir today as they marched near Baitul Mokarram Mosque in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka.
Officers said many people were injured and several protesters were arrested during the violence, which came after weekly prayers.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police deputy commissioner Masud Alam said attempts were made to disperse the rally after marchers broke away from the police barricade. Witnesses said scores of people were injured.
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