DHAKA: At least 20 people were injured as Chhatra Dal activists locked into sporadic clashes with police in different parts of the capital on Monday noon.

Police detained 29 JCD activists from various spots.  

The clashes took place at city’s Bijoynagar, Matsya Bhaban, National Press Club and adjacent areas while police barred JCD processions which were moving Suhrawardy Uddyan.

Police arrested 17 people form Matsya Bhaban, 8 from Bijoynagar and 4 from National Press Club areas for their alleged involvement in the clashes.

BDST: 1616 HRS, SEP 01, 2013
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