BNP men clash with cops

Chase and counter chase took place between police and BNP activists during a rally organised in front of National Press Club on Saturday in protest against the government’s decision to strip its founder Ziaur Rahman’s gallantry title of 'Bir Uttam'.

The incident took place after 10 am on Saturday (February 13).

Mamunur Rashid, officer-in-charge of Shahbagh Police Station, said, “BNP leaders and activists were trying to create chaos in the area but police dispersed them and took the situation under control.”