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Agriculture University, said, “We want our countrymen to abide by the law and order. Not only general citizens but all those in government positions must follow the law. This is what we fought for.”

Beyond traffic management, students have taken on cleaning tasks, sweeping roads and removing debris. They are painting over the graffities on the walls of the city, in an attempt to restore Dhaka’s pre-turmoil appearance.

Sharif Md Rafi from Daffodil International University shared that 40 students from his university have been working tirelessly, managing traffic and cleaning the city.

Students were also seen cleaning the Central Shaheed Minar, where recent anti-government movements had left significant waste.

Student volunteers of Red Crescent and Bangladesh Scouts were also present in the streets, assuming the role of police.

Similar scenes were also observed across the country in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet.

In Chattogram, students took position at key intersections like Wasa, Agrabad, and Tigerpass, among others. They held posters which read, “Follow the traffic rules”.

While some managed traffic, others collected waste, diligently cleaning their city.

The iconic tiger sculpture at Tigerpass was also cleaned. Local residents have expressed their appreciation for the students’ efforts and responsibility.

In Barishal, students with sticks in hand and ID cards displayed on their necks maintained traffic flow and collected waste to clean the city. With brooms and bags, they worked to ensure Barishal remained orderly and clean.

In Khulna, students managed traffic at Shibbari Intersection, stopping bikers who were not wearing helmets.

In Sylhet, at Chouhatta, students managed traffic, instructing people to use crosswalks for their safety. A platform of students called Save Sylhet was seen collecting waste in the Rikabi Bazar area.

Meanwhile, Md Mainul Islam, newly-appointed inspector general of police (IGP), during a briefing at the police headquarters yesterday expressed his gratitude to the students for cleaning the city streets and controlling traffic system.