Traffic halts on airport-bound Banani road as garment workers block road
The Gulshan Traffic Division has advised commuters traveling toward the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport or Uttara to avoid the Mohakhali-Banani route if possible.
Workers of Masud Apparels Ltd have blocked the Chairman Bari intersection in the capital's Banani area today (30 January), demanding the payment of their service benefits.
According to an advisory by the Gulshan Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, the demonstration has resulted in a complete suspension of vehicle movement on the outgoing (Airport-bound) lane of the busy Mohakhali-Airport road, causing significant distress to commuters.
Ziaur Rahman Ziku, additional deputy commissioner (ADC) of Gulshan Traffic Zone, confirmed the matter to The Business Standard.
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The Gulshan Traffic Division has advised commuters traveling toward the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport or Uttara to avoid the Mohakhali-Banani route if possible.
Those already on the road are suggested to use alternative routes or allow for significantly more travel time.
