Dhaka, Oct. 5 -- Drivers of battery-run rickshaws have blocked the road outside the National Press Club for an hour to push for an end to police "harassment", vehicle seizures, and for the opportunity to use their vehicles on all roads in Dhaka without restrictions.

Groups of protesters marched to the Press Club from different parts of Dhaka before gathering at 10:30am on Monday.

Around 11:30am, several thousand drivers blocked both sides of the road, bringing all traffic to a halt.

The protesting drivers said their rickshaws are regularly seized on the roads and sent to dumping grounds, where a Tk 2,000 - 3,000 fine has to be paid to get them released. It is difficult for a poor driver to manage such a fine and continue their work. Co...