Bangladesh, June 2 -- Tensions escalated on Monday in Dhaka's Motijheel area as protesters remained stationed outside the head office of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, while hundreds of police personnel cordoned off the premises with barricades.

The situation flared early in the morning when police moved to disperse demonstrators demanding the cancellation of the appointment of the bank's newly designated chairman.

Members of the "Islami Bank Sacheton Grahok Customers Forum" had gathered in front of Islami Bank Tower, forming a human chain and announcing a five-point list of demands, warning of an indefinite movement if their demands were not met.

Authorities deployed around 300 police personnel in and around the headquarters, with appro...