Multiple areas of Dhaka, including many thoroughfares, were waterlogged following prolonged torrential rain since early morning today.
Pedestrians had to wade through knee deep water in many places.
Although traffic was light on a Friday morning, those who ventured out with their cars had to manouevre through waterlogged streets.
Many vehicle drivers were seen pulling their vehicles on the waterlogged roads as those broke down due to the waterlogging, our correspondents and photographers reported from various spots in the city.
TUNGIPARA,Gopalganj: Bronze jewellery of Gopalganj has been recognized as a Geographical Indication (GI) product. This is the second product from the district to get this recognition.
Earlier, Rosogolla from Gopalganj received GI recognition as the first product in the district.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kazi Mahbubul Alam confirmed the matter to BSS, and said that the Department of Patents, Industrial Designs and Trademarks under the Ministry of Industries published the journal on Thursday.
This publication, made in accordance with Section 12 of the Geographical Indication of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 2013, officially registered Gopalganj bronze jewellery as a GI product.
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.