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More than 50 people were injured in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, and taken to hospitals after police used force during demonstrations outside the official residence of Chief Adviser Dr Yunus. Police used batons, and fired tear gas as well as water cannon to disperse the protesters.
More than 50 people were injured and taken to hospitals after police used force during demonstrations outside the official residence of Chief Adviser Dr Yunus in Bangladesh
UPDATED: Feb 6, 2026 18:38 IST
Violence erupted in Bangladesh ahead of the upcoming general election, with police resorting to baton charge and tear gas against students and activists of the Inquilab Moncho during protests in Dhaka on Friday. The protestors demanded strict punishment to the accused in the murder of Inquilab Moncho's leader Osman Hadi.
More than 50 people were injured and taken to hospitals after police used force during demonstrations outside the official residence of Chief Adviser Dr Yunus.
Police blocked their movement with barricades. As they attempted to forcibly break through, police used batons, and fired tear gas as well as water cannon to disperse the protesters. Police also reportedly lobbed sound grenades. The Daily Sun reported that the protesters also responded by throwing brickbats.
According to Bangladesh English daily, Daily Sun, Inqilab Moncho Member Secretary Abdullah Al Jaber has sustained “bullet injuries” due to police firing while attempting to besiege the chief adviser’s official residence, state guest house Jamuna, the group claimed in a Facebook post on Friday.
Earlier in the afternoon, government employees staging a protest over the implementation of the 9th pay scale were also dispersed using batons and tear gas.
Fresh clashes broke out when students and Inquilab Manch supporters gathered demanding strict punishment for those accused in the killing of their leader Usman Hadi. As protesters attempted to march toward Dr Yunus’ residence, police tried to stop them, leading to a confrontation and use of force.
The unrest comes just six days before voting for the general election in Bangladesh, with tensions rising again after Hadi was shot dead in December.
Security has been tightened across Dhaka, with additional paramilitary forces and police deployed. Areas around the Chief Adviser’s residence have been placed under curfew, and all forms of protests have been banned. Restrictions have also been imposed on public gatherings near the Jamuna Guest House.
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Published By:
Zafar Zaidi
Published On:
Feb 6, 2026
