Security forces deployed over 1,200 personnel to end transportation blockades in Bhanga Upazila on Monday. Army troops, police officers, RAB members, and Ansar forces prevented protesters from disrupting the Dhaka-Barishal and Dhaka-Khulna highways. BNP leader Litu Mia announced the temporary suspension of demonstrations against constituency re-demarcation. Railway services between Dhaka and the southwestern regions resumed normal operations after the intervention. Home Adviser Lt Gen Jahangir Alam Chowdhury had warned demonstrators about causing public suffering.
The protests began on September 4 when the Election Commission published final constituency boundary changes. Grassroots political leaders in three districts organized the blockades, claiming the new boundaries damaged their economic and political interests. Central party leadership maintained a distance from the movement while local organizers disrupted transportation for five consecutive days. Over 1,000 police officers and 200 army personnel have patrolled the affected areas since Sunday morning. Highway Police Station officials confirmed protesters could not establish effective roadblocks due to a heavy security presence.
The protests began on September 4 when the Election Commission published final constituency boundary changes. Grassroots political leaders in three districts organized the blockades, claiming the new boundaries damaged their economic and political interests. Central party leadership maintained a distance from the movement while local organizers disrupted transportation for five consecutive days. Over 1,000 police officers and 200 army personnel have patrolled the affected areas since Sunday morning. Highway Police Station officials confirmed protesters could not establish effective roadblocks due to a heavy security presence.
