Hawkers and traders

Mamun, Dept. of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Chittagong
On January 27, a violent clash took place between hawkers and traders in the port city. The shop owners demanded eviction of the hawkers from all sidewalks of the city. They said that Tamakumandi lane and adjoining areas have been occupied by a number of hawkers who set up makeshift shops on sidewalks blocking the main entry to the market. And that was the issue behind the clash. So, a permanent solution to this problem is the demand of the shop owners, hawkers and the customers as well.