Dhaka, April 19 -- An attempt to stop battery-powered rickshaws in Dhaka's upscale Gulshan has faced a "setback" on the first day of the campaign.

Although the drive began with control in the morning, rickshaw drivers began protesting by noon, eventually restoring the presence of battery-run rickshaws across Gulshan and Banani on Saturday.

The effort to restrict these vehicles had been underway for several days, led by the Gulshan Society in coordination with the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).

Omar Sadat, president of the Gulshan Society, told bdnews24.com that the campaign began Saturday with banners and loudspeaker announcements.

Letters seeking police support were also sent out, he added.

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