Dhaka, Aug. 27 -- The head of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has expressed regret over police action against engineering students during their march towards the Chief Adviser's residence, local media report.

Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali visited students demonstrating at Shahbagh on Wednesday evening. He told them an inquiry committee would be formed on Thursday to investigate the incident.

"You are very dear to me. My son is older than you. Your suffering also causes me pain," he said.

Students have been demonstrating with three main demands: preventing diploma engineers from using the title "engineer," blocking their promotion to Grade 9, and ensuring graduate engineers are given opportunities for Grade 10 jobs.

They also calle...