Dhaka, Aug. 4 -- Traffic across Dhaka is worsening as roads around Shahbagh remain closed due to three simultaneous political and student gatherings, leading to diversions and heavy pressure on surrounding routes.

The situation escalated late on Sunday morning as supporters of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, the BNP's student wing, began assembling on foot and by bus at Shahbagh for a rally.

Simultaneously, the National Citizen Party (NCP) held a public rally at the Central Shaheed Minar from 3pm to press for the July Proclamation and National Charter. Islami Chhatra Shibir has also staged a gathering at Suhrawardy Udyan, reports bdnews24.com.

Collectively, the rallies created significant crowds around Shahbagh, Ramna, and the Shaheed Mi...