Dhaka, May 9 -- Several hundred protesters have rallied outside the official residence of Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, demanding a ban on the Awami League, following a call from National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah.

Police have blocked all roads leading towards State Guest House Jamuna, including Kakrail intersection, InterContinental Dhaka hotel crossing, and Mintu Road intersection.

They are controlling traffic and not allowing vehicles to enter the blocked areas.

Small processions, however, are being allowed to approach the protest site, though no rickshaws, motorcycles, or cars are being permitted within the barricades.

The sit-in began at 10pm on Thursday night, shortly after Hasnat, chief organiser of the NCP's s...