Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets in an attempt to stop protesters marching towards the residence of Bangladesh Chief Adviser Mohammad Younis in Dhaka.

Protesters took to the streets of Dhaka on Monday demanding Bangladesh’s caretaker government raise the age limit for government jobs from 31 to 35. The fresh protests in the capital come as the crisis-ridden country is still reeling from a political crisis that erupted in August, which led to the ouster of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

On Monday morning, protesters gathered in front of the National Museum in the city’s Shah Bagh. From there they started their march to Jamuna Manto Road, the official residence of Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus.

According to local media reports, the protesters defied the police ban on rallies and gatherings in front of the Chief Adviser’s residence and attempted to occupy the premises.

As the protest march progressed, police personnel stationed in the area tried to stop the protesters from advancing, resulting in clashes and scuffles between the two sides.

In an attempt to disperse the protesters, the police then fired tear gas shells and resorted to rubber bullets.

This is not the first time Bangladesh has witnessed protests demanding an increase in the age limit. During the Awami League-led government of Sheikh Hasina, there were several such protests, but the then government rejected the demand.

Despite the formation of a new caretaker government two months ago in the wake of the political crisis, unrest is still evident in Bangladesh.

In a separate incident on Monday, a garment worker was shot dead and 50 others injured during violent clashes between police and protesters in Ashulia on the outskirts of Dhaka.

The protestors comprising garment workers were demanding payment of their pending dues from the administration.

However, the protests soon turned violent as protesters vandalized shops and police vehicles in the area. As a result, the police opened fire on the protesters.

Source: India Today

— Agencies