Photo Story: Students block Nilkhet intersection

Students from seven colleges affiliated with Dhaka University blocked Nilkhet intersection in the capital on Wednesday morning, protesting the postponement of their ongoing examinations.

The blockade created heavy traffic congestion in the area causing immense suffering to commuters, including office-goers.

Earlier on Tuesday night, the students also took to the streets after the Dhaka University authorities at a meeting with principals of the seven colleges decided to postpone all the exams till May 1, citing the Covid-19 pandemic.

The agitating students blocked the road around 9am as declared earlier.