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Quota reform: Private university students block major roads in Dhaka

Published: 15:13, 16 July 2024

Quota reform: Private university students block major roads in Dhaka

Staff Correspondent

Students from North South University, Brac University, Independent University, Bangladesh, and State University of Bangladesh have blocked the Merul Badda road and the road in front of Jamuna Future Park, demanding quota reform and protesting attacks on students across the country.

Brac University students began their blockade at Dhaka’s Merul Badda around 10:30am, obstructing both sides of the road.

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An officer from the traffic division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, who wished to remain anonymous, said that the students' blockade has closed the road from Rampura Bridge to Kuril Bishwa Road in both directions.

As a result, vehicles traveling through Banasree and heading towards Notun Bazar and Badda are stuck in long traffic congestion. 

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Consequently, many are opting for alternative routes via Hatirjheel and Badda Link Road, the officer added.

He also mentioned students from NSU, IUB, and several other universities began their protest at 11:5am., leading to road closures on both sides. 

Meanwhile, students had also blocked the road in the Notun Bazar area but later moved away, the police official added.

Police have been deployed at all locations

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