Bangladesh, July 15 -- Students in at least 11 districts staged road blockades, human chains, and rallies on Tuesday, demanding Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon's resignation over the decision to hold Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exams despite heavy rain and waterlogging nationwide.

Protesters say Monday's exam went ahead despite severe weather, leaving many unable to reach centers in time.

Their core demands: suspend exams until flooding subsides, allow a retake for those who missed Monday's paper, and have the minister apologize for remarks students found dismissive - or resign within 24 hours.

Traffic on major roads in Dhaka, including the Elevated Expressway and Airport Road, ground to a halt for hours after exam...