City Desk :
The ‘all-out non-cooperation’ called by Anti-Discrimination Student Movement got underway in the country including capital Dhaka since Sunday morning, bringing traffic to a standstill.
The disruption of traffic movement caused immense sufferings to commuters on the first working day of the week while many were seen walking to work places and on light vehicles, reports UNB.
Dhaka is experiencing significantly reduced traffic, causing considerable difficulties for commuters across the city.
The thinning of traffic flow is reportedly due to ongoing protests and disturbances in various parts of Dhaka, leading to road closures and diversions. Commuters are encountering delays and extended travel times, with public transportation services also affected.
The presence of public transports is markedly low while some private cars, motorbikes, CNGs and bikes were seen operating.
Though the government and private organizations didn’t announce leave for Sunday, staffers were the worst sufferers and had to count an extra amount of money to reach their workplaces.
Many commuters were seen standing at several stoppages for public transports in Dhaka while many were in dilemma whether they would move for the destinations.
Matiar Rahman, a private jobholder, said he had to face difficulties to reach his workplace in Gulshan-1 from Azimpur residence on Sunday morning due to lack of public transport.
He usually used to pay Tk 40 to 45 to reach the workplace but today he had to count Tk 110, he said.
Like him, many shared the same experience.
Meanwhile, the protesters are now staying in busy Shahbagh and Science Lab intersections where no police personnel were seen.
Rifat Rashed and Mahin, two coordinators of the anti-discrimination student movement, announced the non-cooperation on their Facebook page on Friday.
Commuters are encountering extended travel times and delays due to the constrained transportation options available.
Public transportation services are also operating under constraints, further exacerbating the difficulties faced by residents trying to navigate the city.
Authorities are actively engaged in managing the situation and are working towards restoring normal traffic patterns amidst the disruptions caused by the protests.
They advise commuters to plan their journeys carefully, anticipate delays, and cooperate with law enforcement personnel to ensure their safety and smooth travel.
This report underscores the impact of reduced traffic on daily commuters in Dhaka, detailing the reasons behind the current traffic conditions and the efforts being made to mitigate the inconvenience caused by the ongoing protests.
