Dhaka, July 31 -- A group of people under the banner 'July Shahid Paribar O July Joddha' has been blocking the Shahbagh intersection since Wednesday morning, demanding constitutional recognition of the July Charter and a separate July Proclamation.

The blockade has led to severe traffic congestion in the surrounding areas, causing immense sufferings to commuters.

The protesters are calling for the constitutional recognition of the July Proclamation and Charter, along with state recognition of the martyrs and the injured from the July uprising.

They are also demanding legal and social protection for those affected.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from United News of Bangladesh....