Several anti-quota protesters were injured in clashes with police in city on Thursday afternoon.
Witnesses said the protesters blocked a rail track at Shahbag around 2:40pm. Later, they gathered in front Shahbag Station at 3:50pm.
When they went to the area around 4:40pm, police tried to intercept them, leading a clash.
Over the past week, protests demanding quota reform movement have intensified across the country, particularly in Dhaka.
On Thursday, their “Bangla Blockade” caused severe traffic jams, bringing the capital to a near standstill and causing significant inconvenience for thousands of commuters.
According to the pre-announcement of the quota reform activists, there is also a “Bangla Blockade” program scheduled for Thursday at major road intersections in Dhaka and other parts of the country.
Due to the impact of Thursday traffic jams and inconvenience, the capital has been relatively empty since Thursday morning.
The government on Thursday approved a proposal for
procuring refined fuel oil from state-owned enterprises of various countries
under G to G basis for the second half (July-December) period of 2024 with
around Taka 16,484.45 crore as per the premium and reference price.
Besides, the government also approved separate proposals for procuring 30,000
metric tons of diesel and 80,000 metric tons of fertilizer.
The approvals came from the 18th meeting of the Cabinet Committee on
Government Purchase (CCGP) in this year held on Thursday at the Cabinet Division
conference room with Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali in the chair.
Briefing reporters after the meeting, Cabinet Division Secretary
(coordination and reforms) Md Mahmudul Hossain Khan said a total of five
proposals were approved on Thursday.
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Thursday approved a charge sheet against Bengal Group Chairman Abul Khair Litu in a case filed on charges of amassing wealth worth Tk90 crore beyond known sources of income.
ACC Deputy Director Aktarul Islam confirmed the matter to The Shuttle Times.
He said the commission approved a charge sheet against Abul Khair Litu for his illegal wealth and concealing information about it.
ACC Deputy Director, Kamruzzaman, and the investigation officer of the case submitted the charge sheet to the commission regular meeting for approval last week.