Dhaka, July 7 -- Police on Sunday dispersed a group of sacked Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) members as they attempted to march towards the Chief Adviser's official residence 'Jamuna' in the capital with a three-point demand.

The former border guards, carrying a banner that read "We Want Justice for BDR Members," gathered in front of the National Museum at Shahbagh around 11:00 am.

About half an hour later, they began marching towards Jamuna via Sheraton Crossing, but were blocked by police. They then turned back and moved towards Matsya Bhaban crossing.

At about 12:30 pm, the demonstrators reached Kakrail Mosque where police had set up another cordon. Law enforcement responded by deploying water cannons, blasting sound grenades and charging ...