Students of polytechnic institutes yesterday announced to launch a long march to Dhaka if the government fails to respond to their six-point demand within 48 hours.

Today's rally comes a day after students staged a "Rise in Red" programme

Students of all polytechnic institutes across the country will stage a protest march after Juma prayers today.

The meeting began around 12:00pm at the Secretariat, where Rehana Yasmin, additional secretary (technical wing) of the Technical and Madrasah Education Division, met an 18-member delegation from Karigori Chhatro Andolon, Bangladesh.

The blockade has caused a long tailback on roads in the neighbouring areas.