Hartal underway in Rajshahi, Chapai, Natore

DHAKA: The dawn-to-dusk hartal, called by Chhatra Shibir demanding release of their detained leaders and activists, is underway in Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj and Natore districts Sunday.

Law enforcers have taken alert position in different points of Rajshahi Metropolitan city to avert sabotage.

In Natore, Chhatra Shibir men brought out a procession in the district town and set fire on tires. Later police chased and dispersed them.

The hartal was called on Friday night as police arrested acting secretary of city Jamaat Dr Mohammad Jahangir, activist Shamsul Islam and Shibir cadre Mamun on the day.