Truck drivers block Sat Rasta intersection demanding release of arrested leader, dispersed later

Police additionally stated the protesters are anxious the begin of Monir Talukder, president of Bangladesh Truck and Covered Van Owners Union, who’s a end affiliate former dwelling minister Asaduzzaman Kamal

TBS File

10 December, 2024, 08:35 pm

Last modified: 10 December, 2024, 09:18 pm

Individuals of a truck drivers’ union blocked the Sat Rasta intersection in the capital this night (10 December) anxious the begin of one of their leaders, who has been despatched to jail after arrest.

They blocked the roads since 6:30pm this night, stated Tejgaon Industrial Zone Police officers.

They additionally lit up a fire on the freeway.

The protesters had been dispersed at around 8:00pm, police sources stated, collectively with that the blockade has caused expansive traffic jam on the Mohakhali-Mogbazar freeway.

Police additionally stated the protesters had been anxious the begin of Monir Talukder, president of Tejgaon Truck Drivers Union.

Monir, who’s additionally a member of the Tejgaon Awami League’s Executive Committee, is vital to be a end affiliate of former dwelling minister Asaduzzaman Kamal.