Students, book traders clash at Nilkhet

April 13, 2014 00:00:00

Booksellers sifting through burnt books at Nilkhet Market in the city Saturday where three book shops were set on fire during the clash between a section of Dhaka University students and book traders. — Focus Bangla Photo

Police fired tear gas shells to stop a clash between a section of Dhaka University students and book traders at Nilkhet Saturday, reports UNB.

Witnesses said three book shops were set on fire during the clash that erupted at around 6.00 pm.

Police used tear gas to disperse the clashing groups.

The cause of the violence was not immediately known.