Dhaka, Aug 05 (V7N) - On Monday afternoon, thousands of people defied the curfew to head towards Shahbagh. Protesters from various districts and localities in Dhaka, including Mirpur, Mohammadpur, Firmgate, Uttara, Dhanmondi, and Rampura, joined the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement’s Dhaka March.

As of around 2:15 PM, demonstrators were seen crossing Banani, carrying placards and chanting slogans. The streets of Dhaka were filled with the voices of students and other participants.

Police presence was noted at various locations, though many officers observed the protests without intervening. Reports indicate that firing was heard at Hajipra, Mirbagh, and Wabda roads.

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