The Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) established an industrial estate on 26.30 acres of land in the Dapunia area of Jamalpur in 1980 with a view to developing small and medium enterprises and creating jobs.
Students of several educational institutions, including Dhaka College, have expressed anger over the role of police in bringing the situation under control following the clash between shop employees and students in New Market area today.