LDA strike: Demonstrators block Paltan intersection

The activists of the Left Democratic Alliance (LDA) brought out procession and blocked the capital’s Paltan intersections in support of the 12-hour nationwide strike protesting the recent price hike of daily essentials.

Demonstrators of LDA have also blocked the National Press Club, Shahbagh and Science Lab areas which resulted hindrance to regular vehicular movement.

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At that time, the members of the police were seen taking positions at different points in the capital.

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At one point in the morning, a clash broke out between the agitators and daily commuters over the disruption of vehicular movement.

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However, the police brought the situation under control quickly.

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The protesters also vandalized private cars and public transports during the blockade.

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The shutdown started at 6am and ended at 12pm.

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Hospitals, emergency service vehicles such as ambulances, fire services, vehicles carrying dead bodies, media vehicles, drug stores, and food hotels will be exempted from the hartal.