Mirpur-11 metro station shuts amid protest

Passenger services at the Mirpur-11 metro rail station has been temporarily suspended amid clashes between garment workers and police.

The workers took to the streets in the Mirpur-11 area on Tuesday (November 3) morning, triggering repeated chases and counter-chases with police. The situation turned tense as the confrontation escalated.

The MRT Police Control Room confirmed the temporary closure of the station on Tuesday morning.

According to the control room, tensions and clashes between garment workers and police had developed in Mirpur-11 Section since the morning. As the situation turned violent, authorities decided to suspend commercial operations at the station to ensure the safety of passengers and station facilities.

No trains are currently stopping at Mirpur-11 station, and passengers are not being allowed to board or disembark there. However, train services at other metro rail stations remain normal for the time being.

The MRT Police Control Room said the station would resume operations once the situation returns to normal.