At least four policemen were injured in a clash between police and leaders, and activists of BNP at Matuail in Dhaka during the ongoing three-day blockade enforced by BNP, Jamaat and associate parties on Tuesday.
Md Rafique, duty officer of Demra Police Station, said BNP leaders and activists brought out a procession on Badsha Mia Road at 9:30 am in support of the countrywide blockade.
When police obstructed them, they attacked the law enforcers, triggering a clash that left four policemen injured, he said.
A chase and counter-chase took place and some crude bombs were exploded during the incident, the police officer added.
Later, police arrested 30 people from Tamirul Millat and Mintu Chattar area, said Madhusudon Das, assistant commissioner of DMP Demra zone.
“Legal steps will be taken after interrogation,” he said.
