The United Nations has called on the authorities of Bangladesh to protect the demonstrators against any form of threat or violence.

The UN especially mentioned those who may be protesting peacefully and may need extra protection, such as young people or children or people with disabilities. 

"But it is a fundamental human right to be able to demonstrate peacefully, and Governments should protect those rights," UN Secretary-General's spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told a press briefing in New York on Tuesday.

Responding to a question, he said they are very much aware of the situation, which they following closely and with concern. " I think whether it's in Bangladesh or anywhere else in the world, people have a right to demonstrate peacefully," said the Spokesperson.