Battery-Operated Rickshaw Pullers Block Road, 2 Police Injured in Clash

Rickshaw pullers in Dhaka protested at the Dayaganj junction on November 20, blocking the road in response to the High Court's order to halt battery-operated rickshaws in the capital. The protest turned violent when rickshaw pullers clashed with police, resulting in two policemen being injured. The protest began around noon, and despite police requests, the drivers refused to disperse. The rickshaws have now cleared the blockade, with additional police deployed to manage the situation. The court's order mandates the removal of battery-operated rickshaws from Dhaka’s main roads within three days. Currently, approximately 13 lakh rickshaws operate in Dhaka, many of which are battery-powered, leading to frequent accidents in various areas of the city.