Welcomed into a chaotic Dhaka
It was an afternoon full of sufferings for the residents yesterday due to the ruling party's reception programme for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Since mid-afternoon, activists of the Awami League and affiliates lined up on city streets – from Dhaka airport to Gono Bhaban – to welcome her. Thousands of leaders and activists of Awami League and members of its 14-party alliance throng the Airport Road near Khilkhet. Photo: Star
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The premier waves at the crowd, (not in picture), in the evening after arrival while the supporters throw flower petals on her vehicle. Photo: Star
Holding banners and placards many wait near the airport. Photo: Star
Desperate to go home, commuters jump on a pick-up truck while some keep on searching for other suitable options near Farmgate. Photo: Star
Traffic on one side of Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue near Tejturi Bazar remains standstill. Photo: Star
Disregarding the ongoing traffic a truck full of supporters takes the wrong lane. Photo: Star
Supporters walking towards Gono Bhaban blocking the Bijoy Sarani area. Photo: Star
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