Students staged demonstrations in the district town on Wednesday to extend support to ‘March for Justice’ programme announced by Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.
They staged protests in front of Chandpur district judge court and the Deputy Commissioner’s office covering their faces with red cloth as a symbol of resistance.
Defying heavy rain, the protests began around 1 pm with students gathering on the north side of the Chandpur-Cumilla regional road, near the DC office.
Attempts by the students to enter the District Judge Court were thwarted by police, who redirected them to the roadside, where the demonstration continued.
The students alleged that government forces and ruling party affiliates had resorted to violence against protesters during the quota reform movement, resulting in the deaths of students and civilians. They also accused the police of arresting innocent students and sending them to jail.
Additional Superintendent of Police Rashedul Haque Chowdhury said, "We have encouraged the students to protest peacefully and have explained the importance of avoiding disorder and protecting public property. The district police have exercised maximum patience and tried to keep the situation under control.
