As per yesterday's announcement, the protesting students have started their 'non-cooperation' movement nationwide to press their 'one-point' demand for the government’s resignation.

The Anti-Discrimination Students Movement announced the fresh programme on Saturday, rejecting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s call for talks to resolve the ongoing stalemate.

Meanwhile, thousands of protesters have gathered at the Shahbagh intersection in the capital this morning and blocked it to press home their one-point demand -- resignation of the government.

Many of the protesters, along with people from various professions, were seen coming in small processions from different parts of the city. They were carrying bamboo sticks and chanting slogans.

Movement of vehicles in Shahbag intersection and connecting roads has already come to a halt.

Besides, around 11:00am, a pro-government group tried to take position at the Science Lab intersection with a procession from the Bata Signal area. However, police fired blank shots.

The protesters then chased the pro-government group away from the spot.

Meanwhile, protesters have been gathering at Science Lab intersection of the capital on the first day of their non-cooperation movement.

The protesters started to gather in the area since 10:00am today, chanting slogans in favour of their movement.

BDST: 1153 HRS, AUG 04, 2024
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