The capital Dhaka has been teeming with tensions amid the ongoing protests demanding the government’s resignation and political rallies by the ruling Awami League.
Streets of the capital remained mostly empty since Sunday (4 August) morning.
The nationwide tension stemming from the quota reform movement and the subsequent non-cooperation movement demanding the government's resignation, as well as counter-rallies by the ruling party, has led to a crisis for public transportation in the capital Dhaka amid the tense situation.
Office-bound passengers were seen standing at various locations in the capital waiting for buses.
Nearly all major roads in the capital, including Mirpur 10, Kazipara, Shewrapara, Agargaon, Farmgate, Karwan Bazar, Shahbagh, Paltan, and Gulistan have been eerily empty despite it being the first day of the week.
No long-haul buses departed from Sayedabad and Gabtoli.
Heavy presence of police and law enforces have been seen in many areas.
The Anti-discrimination Students Movement declared their non-cooperation movement from Shaheed Minar on Saturday (3 August).
In response, the Bangladesh Awami League-led 14-party alliance announced a rally in front of the AL's office at Bangabandhu Avenue as part of their week-long programmes opposing BNP's alleged "terrorism and anarchy" in the name of the movement.
Meanwhile, clashes have been reported in many areas of the city and parts of the country.
