Published: February 08, 2018 14:29:09 | Updated: February 08, 2018 23:38:16
Leaders and activists of BNP attacked the High Commission on Wednesday afternoon over the verdict in the graft case against Khaleda Zia after staging a protest programme on the premises of Bangladesh High Commission in London
The UK police have arrested a leader of Swechchasebok Dal from the spot.
Addressing a press conference at the Foreign Ministry here, Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali said one of the attackers was arrested.
Police were present during the sudden attack on the High Commission, he said, adding that a video footage was given to London police to take action in this regard.
According to a press release of the Bangladesh High Commission in London, more than 100 BNP leaders and activists carrying banners and festoons gathered on the premises of its office around 2pm (local time) to submit a memorandum to the authorities concerned.
Later, they forcefully entered the High Commission and assaulted its employees and vandalised some valuables.
UNB said condemning the attack by BNP men, the High Commission in the press release said the incident has tarnished the image of the country as the High Commission represents Bangladesh in London.
BNP to face Muslim League’s fate for leadership crisis: Obaidul Quader
We will stage demonstrations again Tuesday: Rizvi
'AL to choose leaders on merit'
Pro-BNP lawyers’ behaviour unpardonable: Obaidul Quader
BNP plans to hit streets ahead of election anniversary
BNP likely to come up with simultaneous programmes this month
GM Quader accuses BNP of repressing Jatiya Party
Mannafi new president, Sentu gen secy of Dhaka South AL
Bar Council elections held in Bogura, Jashore
12 injured in infighting during Sitakunda AL triennial conference
Living wage for RMG workers: Only 21 global brands, retailers strike deal
Industrial sector to get single-digit lending rate, loan defaulters barred
'Public-private linkup' to help bridge SDG financing gap
Brexit beckons as UK's Johnson coasts to commanding win
NBR extends deadline until Dec 31 to get VAT software by big cos
Courier cos seek permission to transfer cash
Bangladesh-origin Tulip, Rushanara, Rupa win in snap UK election
UK Labour Leader Corbyn to step down as crushing defeat looms
Johnson wins 'huge' mandate for swift Brexit in UK election
Four held with arms, 0.8m Yaba pills in Cox’s Bazar
© 2017 - All Rights with The Financial Express