Students again blocked the Dhaka-Barishal highway to protest alleged irregularities in the health sector

Vehicular movement on the Dhaka–Barishal highway remained suspended for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday as students staged a blockade to press home their three-point demand, which includes ending syndication in the health sector.

The protesters set up barricades at Nathullabad Bus Terminal around 11:30 am, halting traffic between Barishal and six southern districts. They also chanted slogans in support of their demands.

When law enforcement personnel attempted to clear the road, the students resisted, triggering a clash. The blockade left vehicles stranded on both sides of the highway, causing severe hardship for commuters.

Kotwali Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mizanur Rahman said talks are ongoing to resolve the matter. The students have been demonstrating for the past 15 days, protesting alleged irregularities and mismanagement in the country’s healthcare sector.