The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement's planned "March to Dhaka" program, initially scheduled for Tuesday, has been rescheduled to Monday in response to the unprecedented violence and unrest in Bangladesh. The movement's decision to reschedule the program follows widespread violence and a nationwide curfew imposed from 6pm on Sunday, which resulted in nearly 100 fatalities and over 1000 injuries.
The presence of the general public on the streets of Dhaka was reported to be minimal as of Monday morning. Law enforcement agencies, including the Bangladesh Army equipped with Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), were observed taking positions at several crucial points in the capital. Additionally, the presence of public transport on the streets was notably low, although some rickshaws, autorickshaws, and CNG-run autorickshaws were observed operating.
The coordinators of the movement have urged students and people across the country to join the rescheduled program, emphasizing the significance of their one-point demand for the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her cabinet members.
The decision to reschedule the "March to Dhaka" program reflects the ongoing unrest and the movement's determination to press for their demand amidst challenging circumstances.
This summary of the rescheduled "March to Dhaka" program is based on information from various sources, including The Economic Times, The Guardian, observerbd.com, and other reputable news outlets.
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