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IEDCR Chief Reports Physical Assault by DAB Activists in Dhaka
The director of Bangladesh's Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research has lodged a formal complaint accusing activists from a political organization of physically assaulting him. The incident has raised concerns about security and civil conduct among political groups in the capital.
LSN Bangladesh ·
The chief of the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) filed a complaint with authorities after alleging that members of the Dhaka Awami Biplab (DAB) organization attacked him, according to reports on Thursday.
The IEDCR director stated that the assault occurred in what he characterized as an unprovoked confrontation with the activists. The specific circumstances surrounding the incident, including its exact location and timing, were not immediately detailed in official statements.
The complaint marks an escalation in tensions between government health officials and political activist groups operating in Dhaka. Law enforcement officials have begun investigating the allegations and gathering statements from witnesses to the incident.
Demands for increased security measures for senior government officials have followed the report. The incident underscores broader concerns about maintaining public order and preventing political organizations from resorting to violence in resolving disputes.