Protesters attack supporters of ousted PM Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh

Protesters carry sticks and Bangladesh flags as they block the road in front of the former residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (Rajib Dhar/AP/PA)

Hundreds of student protesters and political activists in Bangladesh armed with bamboo sticks, iron rods and pipes have assaulted supporters of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

The clashes on Thursday prevented them from reaching the previous house of Ms Hasina’s father and assassinated independence leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in the capital Dhaka.