Supporters of Ishraque Hossain have blocked the roads around Matsya Bhaban and Kakrail to press home their demand that the BNP leader be sworn in as Dhaka South mayor. They staged sit-ins in front of the High Court, Matsya Bhaban, Kakrail Intersection and State Guest House Jamuna in droves. The roads in front of Matsya Bhaban and Kakrail Mosque have remained closed since 11am, but ambulances carrying patients are being allowed through. The blockade triggered severe congestion on adjacent roads as vehicles were forced to reroute, leading to an overwhelming traffic bottleneck. As the deadline passed without progress, Ishraque’s supporters left Nagar Bhaban and moved to occupy the areas around Matsya Bhaban and Kakrail.
