Police today blocked a procession of graduates with disabilities near the National Museum in Shahbagh, Dhaka as they marched towards the chief adviser's residence, Jamuna, demanding recruitment through executive orders and other facilities.

Under the banner of 'Chakri Pratyashi Protibondhi Graduate Parishad', graduates from universities and colleges began their pre-announced march from Raju Memorial Sculpture on Dhaka University campus this afternoon.

Many of the demonstrators were seen carrying white canes, while some joined the protest on crutches.

As the procession reached near Shahbagh, police intercepted it when the protesters attempted to break through the barricade. Amid resistance, demonstrators staged a sit-in at the spot which continued for more than two hours.

"We are graduates, not beggars. Employment is our right. We have repeatedly tried to draw the government's attention, but our demands have gone unheard," said one of the protesters.

Talking to The Daily Star around 5:30 pm, Khalid Monsur, officer-in-charge of Shahbagh Police Station, said the protesters were still demonstrating near the National Museum.