DHAKA, Aug 30, 2025 (BSS) - The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) tonight said a violent clash took place between activists of two political parties in Kakrail, Dhaka, creating unrest in the area.

According to the ISPR, the incident occurred around 8:00 pm, leaving several people injured and the army and police were deployed to control the situation.

Initially, the police tried to manage the crowd, but the violence increased which made them seek the army’s help as some police members were also attacked during the clash and injured.

The law enforcement asked both sides to remain calm, respect the law, and resolve their differences peacefully, but some party activists ignored the warnings, organized mob violence, and attacked the police.

Around 9pm, they held a torch march, threw bricks, and tried to set fire to buildings and mass people’s movement in nearby areas like Bijoynagar and Nayapaltan was seriously disrupted.

The statement said the army tried its best to avoid use of force, but eventually its hand was forced. 

The army said five of its members were injured while helping to restore order.

The ISPR stressed that the government of Bangladesh has a zero-tolerance policy against mob violence and the army is ready to act firmly against any violence to ensure public safety, peace, and law and order.