Autorickshaw operators brought traffic to a standstill Sunday morning along the Dhaka-Tangail highway in Gazipur. The drivers assembled near Naojor area at 11:45am to protest alleged police misconduct and demand unrestricted vehicle access. Authorities cleared the demonstration after 90 minutes following negotiations with protest leaders. Police and transport officials promised to review the operators' grievances during upcoming meetings.
The demonstrators accused law enforcement of imposing illegal vehicle stops and demanding payments. Officers allegedly collect fines reaching 2,500 taka per vehicle while pressuring drivers unable to pay into providing bribes. Local operators registered in Gazipur reported facing similar treatment when working within their home district. Transport leaders and administrative officials will convene to examine the complaints raised by the drivers.
The demonstrators accused law enforcement of imposing illegal vehicle stops and demanding payments. Officers allegedly collect fines reaching 2,500 taka per vehicle while pressuring drivers unable to pay into providing bribes. Local operators registered in Gazipur reported facing similar treatment when working within their home district. Transport leaders and administrative officials will convene to examine the complaints raised by the drivers.
