Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Hundreds of students from the seven government colleges affiliated with Dhaka University (DU) staged a protest by blocking Mirpur Road near the Science Lab intersection in the capital on Sunday evening.

The roadblock, joined by over 200 students, caused significant traffic congestion in surrounding areas, including Science Lab, Nilkhet, and Elephant Road.

The protest began after students met with Dhaka University Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mamun Ahmed to discuss the progress of their five-point demand. Allegedly, the pro-VC "misbehaved" with the students during the meeting, prompting them to take to the streets.

Zakariya Bari Sagar, a student of Kabi Nazrul Government College, stated that the students had inquired ...