The protestors are demanding speedy implementation of their nine-point demands blocking the Dhaka-Mymenshingh highway in Uttara Syed Jakir Hossain/Dhaka Tribune

The students, mostly male, are from nearby educational institutes

A large group of students protesting for road safety have assembled at the Housebuilding intersection in Uttara, as well as Bashundhara Gate.

The students, mostly male, are from nearby educational institutes.

Those at Housebuilding are armed with sticks and rods in preparation for attacks. As of 3pm, this group numbers around 1,000.



