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Auto-rickshaw strike and public suffering in Dhaka

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Battery-powered auto-rickshaw drivers staged road blockades and protests demanding the restoration of electricity connections in rickshaw garages and an end to harassment, causing severe traffic congestion and public suffering.
  • Auto-rickshaw drivers blocked roads in protest against the disconnection of electricity in various rickshaw garages across the capital.
  • Protesters demanded the resumption of electricity connections for battery charging stations and an end to the harassment of drivers.
  • Demonstrations in front of the National Press Club brought traffic to a halt on both sides of the road.
  • The strike caused auto-rickshaw operations to almost halt in areas including Rampura, Badda, Malibagh, Khilgaon, Motijheel, Mirpur, and Mohammadpur.
  • Ramona division deputy commissioner Zahidul Islam stated that police remained on high alert at the scene to control the law and order situation.
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অটোরিকশাচালকদের সড়ক অবরোধ ও ধর্মঘটের কারণে রাজধানীজুড়ে তীব্র যানজট ও জনভোগান্তি সৃষ্টি হওয়ায় বিষয়টি আলোচনার কেন্দ্রবিন্দুতে রয়েছে।

At a glance: how the outlets covered it

Most reports led with the road blockades and protests by battery-powered rickshaw drivers in the capital. Several reports put public suffering and traffic disruptions first. Some reports also noted that pedal-powered rickshaw pullers were failing to get passengers.

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