After 11am on Monday, hundreds of auto-rickshaw drivers blocked the road. They left the road after about an hour and a half.

The drivers said they are holding this programme with several demands, including the disconnection of electricity connections at auto charging points. They also said they will announce more programmes if the demands are not met.

Deputy Commissioner of Ramna Division Zahidul Islam said police remain on alert to prevent disorder at the scene.

Auto-rickshaw driver Saiful Islam said, ‘Where there is a road, autos will run there.’ He also demanded an end to the harassment of auto-rickshaw drivers.