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Ganatantra Mancha today declared a mass sit-in programme for January 11 in all divisional cities across the country demanding the release of Khaleda Zia and other political leaders and activists in jail.
People leaving Dhaka ahead of lockdown from Monday
Home-bound people are crossing Gabtoli bridge on foot. Photo: Palash Khan
Star Digital Report
Star Digital Report
As the government has declared seven-day complete lockdown from Monday, people are rushing to leave Dhaka but they are suffering on roads as all long-route buses from the capital remains suspended from June 23 to stem the surge in Covid infections and deaths.
While visiting Gabtoli, our photographer Palash Khan saw hundreds of people many with families – gathered at Gabtoli with luggage and other essentials to Dhaka as they think the lockdown will be extended more.