Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- Leaders and activists of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) and Islami Chhatra Shibir were involved in a series of clashes at several educational institutions across Dhaka on Tuesday, leaving a number of people injured and heightening tensions in parts of the capital.Geographic Reference

The incidents, involving clashes, chases and counter-chases, occurred at Jagannath University (JU), Dhaka College and the Dhaka Alia Madrasa area, prompting law enforcement agencies to strengthen security in the affected locations.

At Jagannath University, an argument between members of Chhatra Dal and Chhatra Shibir over the display of placards during a programme at the university's central auditorium, attended by the University ...