Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Locals formed on Thursday a human chain blocking the Purbachal's 300 Feet Road demanding the construction of footbridges, zebra crossings and proper traffic management.

The demonstration was held at Mastul near the Balu Bridge in Purbachal in the morning.

Local residents in their thousands joined the demonstration which caused long tailbacks on both sides of the road.

Demonstrators alleged that although footbridges were planned in the Mastul and Pink City areas during the construction of Purbachal 300 Feet Road, no such efforts were made later.

They lamented that plans for footbridges and zebra crossings were not implemented further.

They said that the area on both sides of the road is filled with schools, factories,...