Hundreds of nursing students blocked the busy Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka this afternoon, leading to severe traffic congestion and causing significant hardship for commuters.
According to witnesses, the students initially assembled at the Central Shaheed Minar to demand the conversion of their nursing diplomas into Bachelor`s degrees.
Around 1:30 PM, they began marching towards Shahbagh.
Police attempted to intercept the protesters near the Shahbagh Police Station, but the students pushed through the barricade and occupied the intersection, bringing traffic to a halt.
As vehicles stalled, many commuters were forced to get off buses and continue their journeys on foot.
Shahbagh Police Station Officer-in-Charge Khalid Monsur confirmed the incident and said that efforts were being made to peacefully disperse the protesters and clear the area.
