Bangla Blockade’: Students block Shahbagh intersection protesting quota system

Students across Bangladesh are protesting against the reinstatement of quotas in government jobs. They’ve blocked key intersections in Dhaka, including Shahbagh and Science Lab, and highways near universities in Jahangirnagar and Barishal. The “Bangla Blockade” program has caused severe traffic congestion in multiple areas. Protesters are demanding the abolishment of the quota system and have announced an indefinite strike. Police are monitoring the situation closely. Daily Star