Nationwide blockade

File photo of members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on the street/UNB
Bangladesh

6th spell of blockade: 233 BGB platoons, 428 RAB patrol teams deployed across the country

Besides, the elite force is also overseeing the security of buses and goods-carrying vehicles on the long routes during the blockade

A hilltop restaurant in Moulvibazar's picturesque Sreemangal upazila stands empty as the ongoing political unrest has caused an unprecedented drop in tourist arrivals at the start of winter, typically a peak season for tourism. The photo was taken recently. Photo: TBS
Economy

Winter tourism in Moulvibazar sees dull start amid blockades

Jamaat activists brought out a procession in the Hatirjheel area to enforce the blockade, 16 November. Photo: Collected
Politics

5th phase of blockade: BNP, Jamaat hold rallies in parts of Dhaka

Chhatra Dal initiated a rally from Sayedabad amid blockade.
Politics

5th phase of blockade: BNP's student wing holds rallies in parts of Dhaka

Two local buses under the Akhtaruzzaman Chowdhury flyover at Wasa intersection in Chattogram. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

2 buses set ablaze in Chattogram on Wednesday

BGB members deployed in the capital to control any untoward situation amid the blockade on 31 October 2023. Photo: Courtesy
Law & order

214 BGB platoons deployed across the country

Jamaat-e-Islami blocking the streets around the Malibagh rail gate amid nationwide blockade.
Politics

Fifth round of blockade: Jamaat holds processions across Dhaka

Fire Service says 223 incidents of arson have been reported in a month from 28 October to 28 November. Collage: TBS
Bangladesh

More than 9 arson attacks daily for last 16 days: Fire service

A general view image of Chittagong University.
Politics

Chhatra Dal men lock administrative building at Chittagong University

Bus parked in the bus terminal during nationwide blockade.File Photo: Jahir Rayhan/TBS
Transport

Slight uptick in long-haul bus operations on Day 2 of ongoing blockade

A bus in Faridpur city was set ablaze early on Monday (13 November) which gutted the entire interior of the bus. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Bus set on fire in Faridpur, truck in Dinajpur

Jamaat-e-Islami leaders and activists bring out a rally in Mirpur 2 on 13 November 2023. Photo: Collected
Politics

BNP, Jamaat lead demonstrations across Dhaka on day 2 of fourth phase of blockades

BGB members deployed in the capital to control any untoward situation amid the 48-hour blockade across the country on 13 November. Photo: Zia Chowdhury
Law & order

189 BGB platoons deployed across the country amid BNP-Jamaat's 48hr blockade