Dhaka, May 15 -- At least 50 people, including teachers, students and journalists, were injured on Wednesday when police dispersed a long march organised by Jagannath University (JnU) towards the chief adviser's residence Jamuna for realising their three-point demand.

Of the injured persons, 10 were hospitalised.

The law enforcers charged batons, fired sound grenades and tear gas, and used water cannons to disband the procession when it reached near Kakrail Mosque around 12:30 pm.

As the demonstrators attempted to breach the police barricade and proceed to Jamuna, the law enforcers began baton-charging the crowd.

The protesters eventually retreated and moved toward the Matsya Bhaban intersection.

According to students participating i...