, June 1 -- e-Islami on Monday strongly condemned and protested the "police action" against protesters demonstrating in front of the head office of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, claiming that several customers were injured during the incident.

In a statement, Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar alleged that police used batons, tear gas, water cannons and gunfire against customers who had gathered under the banner of the "Islami Bank Customers' Forum" for a peaceful programme.

According to the statement, demonstrators were demanding the resignation of the bank's newly appointed chairman and seeking protection of depositors' interests.

Porwar claimed that the customers were carrying out a peaceful sit-in programme since morning in fr...