Dhaka south mayor slams rickshaw pullers’ protest

Dhaka South City Corporation mayor Sayeed Khokon on Tuesday criticised the rickshaw pullers' demonstration that led to severe traffic congestion on major streets in the capital, reports UNB.

The protests were triggered by a decision to ban rickshaws on three major streets of Dhaka.

Hundreds of vehicles were stranded and thousands of commuters were forced to walk when the protesters blocked key streets in the morning.

Mayor Khokon criticised the demonstration that inflicted sufferings on the general people.

"We'll meet the rickshaw pullers to resolve the issue," he told newsmen after attending a workshop at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the city.

"Everyone has the right to protest but not by disrupting the people's lives. We need to change the language and style of protest," he said.