Different groups gathered in front of the Secretariat on Monday to press for their demands, as a result of which, one lane of the road in front of the building was closed to traffic.

Vehicles going in either direction were using the other lane.

Members of the Village Police, officers from the BCS Fisheries Cadre, Jatiyo Mohila Sangstha and several other organizations had gathered on Abdul Gani Road in front of the Secretariat to hold protests, rallies and human chains to push for their respective demands.