Dhaka, April 7 -- Perpetrators have vandalised at least 16 restaurants and showrooms across six districts in Bangladesh, targeting establishments accused of selling or displaying Israeli products as nationwide protests erupted over the ongoing Israeli military assault on Gaza.

The attacks, which included branches of international chains such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Bata, unfolded amid a wave of demonstrations expressing solidarity with Palestinians on Monday.

However, no injuries were reported.

Police officials said five locations were attacked in Cox's Bazar, three in Chattogram, two in Sylhet, four in the industrial district of Gazipur, one in Bogura and Cumilla each.

Several outlets selling soft drinks like Coca-Cola and 7UP were also a...