Dhaka, May 20 -- A group of landowners on Tuesday besieged Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) Bhaban demanding cancellation of Detailed Area Plan (DAP) and protesting 'irregularities and corruption' in Rajuk.

The protesters, under the banner of 'Dhaka City Landowners' Association' staged demonstrations in front of the Rajuk in Motijheel of Dhaka in the morning.

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Md Majed, a landowner, alleged "I own a little over three kathas of land. But after we gave up our land, they only allowed the construction of a five-storey building, whereas I had asked for permission to build eight storeys - which they denied. We want permission for high-rise buildings in exchange for t...