Bangladesh: Rickshaw drivers blocking traffic at Shabagh Intersection in Dhaka afternoon Aug. 26

Rickshaw drivers are protesting at the Shabagh Intersection in Dhaka as of the afternoon of Aug. 26. Hundreds of drivers have blocked the intersection since 10:30, causing traffic congestion. Participants are calling for a ban on electric rickshaws, among other demands.

Authorities will likely deploy security personnel to the affected area. Localized traffic disruptions are probable at the Shabagh Intersection and surrounding areas through Aug. 26. Clashes may occur if police attempt to disperse the gathering forcibly.