Dhaka, May 22 -- Today, Dhaka faced severe traffic congestion due to ongoing protests and road blockades by various political groups, along with heavy early morning rain.

Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain began a sit-in at 10:00 am, blocking roads from Nagar Bhaban (DSCC) to Kakrail via the High Court and Matsya Bhaban, leading to massive gridlock in surrounding areas. Law enforcement deployed around Dr. Muhammad Yunus's residence to prevent supporters from approaching.

Meanwhile, the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) held a day-long sit-in at Shahbagh and in front of the InterContinental Hotel, protesting the killing of Shahriar Alam Shammo, a university student and JCD publication secretary, allegedly stabbed near Bangla Academy....