STAFF CORRESPONDENT

Dhaka experienced severe traffic congestion for at least five hours yesterday due to protests and blockades at key points, causing immense suffering for commuters throughout the day.

Students of Tejgaon College blocked the Farmgate area, demanding justice for their fellow student, while students of seven colleges blocked Science Lab, Technical Intersection and Tanti Bazar in Old Dhaka, demanding the issuance of an ordinance for Dhaka Central University.

The seven college students threatened to continue their blockade for an indefinite period until the government issued the ordinance.

The protests brought several parts of the capital to a standstill, forcing many to walk for kilometres.

Police attempted to divert vehicles to alternative routes, but the move had little impact, leaving vehicles and passengers stranded on the roads for several hours.

An ordinary workday turned into an ordeal for thousands of commuters. Buses stood motionless while passengers, tired and On

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