Dhaka, August 22 (bdnews24.com)— The government Wednesday afternoon asked people to maintain peace and discipline.

The emergency government issued a statement amid violence that spread to parts of the country.

The government also warned people of stern action if they do not listen to the call for calm and violate law and order.

The statement released by the Press Information Department said some "rowdy non-students" continued to stage protests and damaged private and public property, despite the withdrawal of the army camp from Dhaka University.

"The government would not hesitate to resort to the strictest possible measures in case unlawful acts were perpetrated," the PID handout added.

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