Traffic in the capital has come to a standstill as separate rallies and demonstrations break out across several key areas, including Badda, Panthapath, Shahbagh, and Shiddheshwari.

The traffic gridlock was exacerbated by a covered van that broke down in front of the Balaka building, according to the traffic police's Gulshan division.

In Badda and Khilkhet, BNP's Shwecchasebak Dal staged rallies in celebration of their founding anniversary. Concurrently, shop owners from Bashundhara City took to the streets, demanding the removal of the market's In-Charge, Mohsinul Karim.

Assistant Commissioner of Tejgaon zone, Snehashis, informed TBS that the workers protesting outside Bashundhara City have blocked the road, calling for the resignation of their general manager. In addition, a VIP movement occurred this morning, along with a political event near Chandrima Udyan, contributing further to the traffic slowdown, he added.

Students from Siddheswari Girls' High School have also joined the protests in Shiddheshwari, demanding the resignation of their principal. Traffic Assistant Commissioner of Motijheel Zone, Imtiaz Ahmed, reported that Siddheswari College students have blocked the Shantinagar intersection since noon, leading to a significant traffic bottleneck in that area.

In the Ramna Zone, Assistant Commissioner of Traffic noted that car pressure is exceptionally high in Kakrail, Banglamotor, and Moghbazar areas. The VIP movement in these regions has further slowed traffic, he stated.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh rural police blocked the road in front of the Secretariat, pressing for the nationalization of their jobs.

Earlier this morning, travelers heading toward Uttara or the airport were advised to allow extra travel time due to severe congestion on the road from Radisson to the Airport. The Gulshan division traffic police confirmed that the long vehicle causing the initial buildup had been moved to the side, but it will take time for the traffic to return to normal. The congestion has also impacted nearby areas, including the 300 Feet Road and Kuril.