Bangladesh News

The Awami League (AL)-led 14-party alliance enforces indefinite road blockade at 22 points in Dhaka from today as part of its countrywide protest demanding removal of the chief election commissioner and reforms in the Election Commission.

Dhaka city unit leaders of 14-party finalised the spots at a meeting yesterday and said they would hold “peaceful” gatherings in the areas, but retaliate if attacked or obstructed. The meeting was held at the AL central office on Bangabandhu Avenue.

The spots are: Gabtoli Bus Terminal, Mirpur-10 roundabout, Pallabi-12 Bus Stop, Dhanmondi Russell Square, Azampur, Kuril level crossing, Mohakhali, Moghbazar, Jurain Rail Gate, Jatrabari intersection, Dayaganj Bus Stop, Sadarghat, Raisa Bazar intersection in Sutrapur, Babu Bazar Bridge under Kotwali, Kamalapur Railway Station, Motijheel Shapla Chattar, Shahjahanpur level crossing, Noor Hossain Square in Gulistan, Shahbagh intersection, Lalbagh Kellah intersection, Nawabpur and North South Road.

Senior leaders of the alliance asked their workers to remain alert against any move to sabotage the programme.

“We will observe the programme peacefully and our leaders and workers have been instructed in that way. But, we apprehend that a vested quarter may try to create a volatile situation,” City Unit Coordinator of 14-party Mofazzal Hossain Chowdhury Maya told newsmen following the preparatory meeting.