Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:07pm on 06 Feb 2026,Friday International
Violent clashes erupted outside Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus' Dhaka residence as government employees demanding implementation of the Ninth National Pay Scale confronted police. The unrest occurred six days before general elections meant to restore elected governance since August 2024's violence that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India. Protesters marched from Shaheed Minar to Jamuna chanting "there is no rice in the stomach," accusing authorities of ignoring livelihood concerns. Police deployed water cannons, tear gas, sound grenades, and lathi charges, injuring several demonstrators. A deputy commissioner questioned protesters about election sabotage, prompting threats to boycott voting. Heavy security remained deployed around Shahbagh and Jamuna as tensions persisted.
