The Jahangirnagar University unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) on Friday blocked the Dhaka-Aricha Highway, protesting the anarchy unleashed by BNP in the capital's Naya Paltan on Wednesday.
It caused immense suffering to the people who attempted to reach or leave the capital city. The BCL action came ahead of the BNP's Dhaka rally on Saturday.
The BCL brought out a procession around 4pm and blocked the highway for about one hour.
Akhteruzzaman Sohel, president of the JU BCL unit said, they staged demonstrations to protest against the attack on law enforcement agencies by BNP leaders and activists at Naya Paltan.
"However, we are keeping an eye on the smooth journey of emergency vehicles including ambulances," he added.
Mohammad Roni Hossain, an assistant proctor of Jahangirnagar University, said the JU BCL unit took to the streets to protest against the BNP's ongoing terrorism and anarchy.
But emergency services remained normal despite the blockade, he said.
