, Aug. 24 -- Vehicular movement between Bagerhat and other parts of the country remained halted since Sunday morning as leaders and activists of Sorbodolio Sommilito Committee blocked several roads and highways protesting the EC's proposal to reduce the number of parliamentary constituencies in the district.

Activists of Sorbodolio Sommilito Committee took position at different points of the district including Central Bus Stand of Khulna-Bagerhat highway, in front of Deputy commissioner's office, Noapara on Khulna-Mawa highway, Katakhali, Mollahat Bridge, Signboard Bazar on Bagerhat-Pirojpur highway around 8 am, halting road communication with other parts of the country.

Local leaders and activists of different political parties formed ...