Jamuna Future Park traders block road to protest theft at mobile shop
Saturday, 23 November 2024
Traders have taken to the streets to protest a theft at a mobile phone shop in the capital's Jamuna Future Park, reports bdnews24.com.
Both police and army personnel were deployed to the area on Friday to manage the situation.
Abdus Samad, a shop manager, said, "A theft occurred at a mobile shop last night. In response, shop owners and employees have come out to protest."
Assistant Commissioner HM Shafiqul Rahman of Badda Zone under the DMP's Gulshan Division, said around 2:30pm, "We have learnt that there was a theft at a mobile shop in Jamuna Future Park last night. The incident triggered protests, with shopkeepers blocking the road around 12:00 noon. Although they left after some time, they returned to the streets after Friday prayers."
Mohammad Mazharul Islam, chief of Vatara Police Station, said around 2:30pm, "We are here on-site and in discussions with both parties. We will provide an update soon."