Students block Shahbagh in protest against vandalism of temples

A section of students of Dhaka University (DU) blocked the Shahbagh intersection in protest against vandalism of temples and mandaps during Durga Puja in several districts.

The agitating students took position at the intersection around 11:00am.

Vehicular movement from Shahbagh to Paltan, Science Lab, Bangla Motor, TSC and other places were halted due to the blockade.

They sat on the street and chanted slogans including “Why were temples attacked? We demand answers from administration and Minority Ministry must be formed.”