Dhaka, Sept. 29 -- At least three local residents were killed and more than 16 people, including 13 army personnel and three policemen, injured in an attack by miscreants in Khagrachhari's Guimara upazila on Saturday, the home ministry said in a statement.
The ministry expressed regret over the casualties and pledged that legal action would be taken against those responsible following an immediate investigation.
"No criminals will be spared," the statement read, urging residents to remain calm and patient.
The violence followed days of protests led by Jumma Chhatra Janata, who have been demonstrating since Wednesday demanding justice for the gang rape of a Marma schoolgirl in the Singinala area of Khagrachhari Sadar upazila.
On Saturday...