Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Police have used batons to disperse dismissed members of the force who lost their jobs over different complaints during the one and half decades of the Awami League government.

The incident occurred around 12:30pm on Thursday near the Secretariat when as the dismissed police personnel were attempting to meet with the chief advisor to demand the restoration of their jobs.

The protestors brought out a procession at the Jatiya Press Club and tried to take up positions near the Secretariat. Police used batons to disperse them and returned them to the Press Club area. Additional security measures have been taken near the south gate of the Secretariat following the incident.

"Some police constables who lost their jobs durin...