Incidents
Barisal University Students Block Dhaka–Barisal Highway
Incident Date
Jul 4, 2024
Time
12:30
Location
Location Name
Barisal > Kotwali > Dhaka–Barisal Highway (Barisal University Main Gate)
Event Category
Civic Blockade
Description
Barisal University students barricaded the Dhaka–Barisal Highway near the university's main gate demanding cancellation of the freedom fighter quota system. Vehicular movement was suspended and hundreds of vehicles remained stranded during the blockade.
Trigger
Supreme Court decision allowing the High Court verdict restoring the freedom fighter quota to remain effective.
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