On Thursday at 11 AM, auto-rickshaw owners and drivers staged a protest at the Board Bazar area of the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway in Gazipur. They demanded an end to extortion and the establishment of designated parking areas for CNG-run auto-rickshaws. The demonstration caused a severe traffic jam but was later withdrawn following police assurances. Protesters stated that the lack of designated parking forces them to negotiate fares while driving, leading to risky passenger pickups. They also claimed that minor delays result in harassment from traffic police, including fines and vehicle impoundment. The protesters urged authorities to establish official parking zones for their livelihood.