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Attacks, vandalism and arson erupt in Mirpur over footpath eviction drive

An eviction drive by Dhaka North City Corporation against illegal pavement stalls at Mirpur-10 sparked violence. Traders attacked and set fire to city corporation vehicles. Police fired tear gas as traders threw bricks and stones, outnumbering officers and forcing them to retreat. Police and journalists were injured. Tensions remained high in the area.

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Mirpur, Dhaka, Dhaka
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Political unrest · Vandalism
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Attacks, vandalism and arson erupt in Mirpur over footpath eviction drive An eviction drive by Dhaka North City Corporation against illegal pavement stalls at Mirpur-10 sparked violence. Traders attacked and set fire to city corporation vehicles. Police fired tear gas as traders threw bricks and stones, outnumbering officers and forcing them to retreat. Police and journalists were injured. Tensions remained high in the area. Source: Prothom Alo English https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/city/e2c4ksb6at

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