Activists of Gono Odhikar Parishad staged a protest rally at Paltan intersection, blocking roads and setting fires to press for three demands—including justice for the attack on their leader Nurul Haque Nur and a ban on the Jatiya Party.

The protest began around 5:45 pm Wednesday, creating a complete traffic standstill at the busy intersection. Paltan Police OC Mahmudul Haque confirmed that all connecting roads were obstructed during the demonstration.

The unrest follows a violent clash on August 30, when Gono Odhikar Parishad activists were allegedly attacked by Jatiya Party members and joint forces near Kakrail during a political procession.