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New Delhi: The violent clashes have erupted on the streets of Dhaka on Friday as government employees demanding the implementation of the Ninth National

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Pay Scale. The tensions broke out near Jamuna, the official residence of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, just six days before Bangladesh heads to a crucial general election.

The election is scheduled for February 12 and is expected to pave the way for an elected government for the first time since the violent unrest of August 2024 which led to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina stepping down and eventually leaving the country.

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Protest march turns confrontational

The protests began early in the day at Shaheed Minar where government employees from different parts of the country gathered to press for the immediate publication and enforcement of the Ninth National Pay Commission’s recommendations. The protesters were chanting slogans highlighting rising living costs and stagnant wages. Not just that, the demonstrators even accused the interim administration of ignoring their livelihood concerns.

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By late morning around 11:30 am, the protesters marched towards Jamuna and at Shahbagh, they broke through police barricades and continued advancing, prompting a heavy security response.

Police action and rising tensions

Police deployed water cannons, tear gas, sound grenades and baton charges to stop the crowd from reaching the chief adviser’s residence. The uniformed troops were also brought in to secure the area. Despite the measures, protesters managed to reach Jamuna where clashes intensified.

During the confrontations, several people were injured. According to local media reports, at least 15 individuals suffered injuries as security forces tried to disperse the crowd. The tensions escalated further after a senior police officer questioned whether the protest was aimed at disrupting the upcoming election.

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Election fears and government response

The protesters warned that continued police action could have political consequences with some threatening to boycott the polls if their demands were ignored. Many said they feared the proposed pay hike would be pushed aside once a new government takes charge.

As per the police officials, efforts are underway to prevent the situation from worsening. By Friday afternoon, the Shahbagh-Jamuna stretch remained tense with heavy security deployment and authorities closely monitoring developments as Bangladesh moves closer to polling day.

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Political tensions boil over outside Muhammad Yunus’ Dhaka residence ahead of polls

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