Bangladeshi Students Handling Traffic

#Perspective / Shawarma and solidarity: How Dhaka’s restaurants supported student heroes

Bangladesh’s recent student protests sparked a transformative shift, with youth taking on roles as impromptu traffic controllers in Dhaka, showcasing resilience and unity. Hotels and restaurants, like Beirut in Banani, supported students by providing free meals, symbolizing solidarity. This act of kindness boosted morale and highlighted the power of community support.

Ilias Kanchan commends students for managing traffic during a crisis

For nearly a week, the streets of Dhaka have been operating without the proper traffic police force. In their absence, students have taken it upon themselves to manage traffic regulations across the capital, earning widespread praise from the city's residents. Among those joining the students in this effort is the renowned actor and chairman of the Nirapad Sarak Chai (NISCHA), Ilias Kanchan.

August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

Shawarma and solidarity: How Dhaka’s restaurants supported student heroes

Bangladesh’s recent student protests sparked a transformative shift, with youth taking on roles as impromptu traffic controllers in Dhaka, showcasing resilience and unity. Hotels and restaurants, like Beirut in Banani, supported students by providing free meals, symbolizing solidarity. This act of kindness boosted morale and highlighted the power of community support.

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

Ilias Kanchan commends students for managing traffic during a crisis

For nearly a week, the streets of Dhaka have been operating without the proper traffic police force. In their absence, students have taken it upon themselves to manage traffic regulations across the capital, earning widespread praise from the city's residents. Among those joining the students in this effort is the renowned actor and chairman of the Nirapad Sarak Chai (NISCHA), Ilias Kanchan.