CNG drivers’ demonstration brought traffic to a standstill in the capital’s Mohakhali area on Monday afternoon, causing immense suffering to commuters.  The drivers staged the protests on Mohakhali-Banani road to press home their various demands at 12:30 pm, halting vehicular movement on the busy road, said Banani Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Russell Sarwar. Police foil protesters’ march towards Home Ministry The protesters gathered in front of the Mohakhali BRTA building to voice their various demands including ‘arbitrary detention’ of CNG-run auto-rickshaws and easing restrictions on parking.  The demonstration concluded around 2 pm, after which traffic started returning to normal, said the OC. Alia Madrasa students block roads protesting court set-up on field

Chhatra Dal’s Dhaka University unit held a protest rally Thursday, demanding justice for the attack on ethnic minority students and the arrest of those responsible. The protest march started at 4:30 pm from the TSC Square, circled the VC Square, and ended with a brief rally in front of the Raju Sculpture.  Chhatra Dal activists demonstrate at Dhaka University Leaders from all levels of Dhaka University Chhatra Dal were present at the rally. Dhaka University Chhatra Dal President Ganesh Chandra Ray said, "Yesterday, some students went peacefully to demand their rights. Another group, claiming to be students, attacked the students of Dhaka University and other universities. Today, when students went to meet the Home Affairs Adviser in protest, police fired tear gas at them. We condemn this." He addressed the Dhaka University administration, saying, "This is the same scenario as under the Awami League. How can the administration attack students' democratic protests inside a self-governed institution like Dhaka University?" DU Chhatra Dal announces full committee  He demanded medical treatment for the injured students at Dhaka University and NCTB and called for the attackers to be brought to justice. He also urged the DU vice chancellor and proctor to take public responsibility since the attack took place on the university campus. Chhatra Dal General Secretary Nahiduzzaman Shipon expressed similar sentiments, saying, "The police attack on students' legitimate movements mirrors the tactics of the Awami League. Our brothers and sisters have been injured. We demand an explanation from the university administration."

The father of Felano Khatun recalled the harrowing moments of January 7, 2011 on Tuesday, when he watched his daughter lose her life in front of his own eyes after being shot by the Indian Border Security Force. "They shot my daughter, Felani, like a bird and left her hanging on barbed wire," Nurul Islam Nuru said. He also offered some new details he hadn't disclosed previously. "She screamed 'water, water' in front of me. BSF allowed me to do nothing . My daughter was brutally killed hanging on barbed wire for five hours," said Nurul Islam. The protest rally titled 'Protest Against the Killings by BSF on the Bangladesh Border,' was organized by Dhaka University students in front of Raju sculpture on Tuesday at 4:30 pm. At the protest, Felani's father said, "I have gone for justice countless times. I have only been given assurances. The autocratic Sheikh Hasina had put so much pressure on us that we were never allowed to speak on this matter." Demanding justice from this interim government, he said, "A fair investigation should be conducted, and just as my daughter was hung on the barbed wire and killed, the killers should also be hung on the barbed wire for justice. No more killings should happen on the border. No mother should lose her child again. We will speak face to face with India. Everyone should stand up against Indian aggression." Road adjoining Indian High Commission in Dhaka named 'Shaheed Felani Road' During the event, several Dhaka University students also gave speeches. They demanded justice for Felani and all border killings, called for a fair relationship with India based on justice, and urged for the empowerment of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). Tamhid Al Mudassir said, "Felani hung on the barbed wire for five hours. That day, it wasn’t just Felani who was hanging, but the sovereignty and dignity of the entire Bangladesh was hanging. Through the hanging of Felani, India portrayed Bangladesh as a failed state, that cannot ensure the safety of its citizens. Today, we stand not only for justice for Felani’s killing but also for the justice of all border killings and against Indian aggression." He added, "We have seen how the BDR massacre and the dissolution of the BDR created Indian aggression. After dissolving the BDR, the BGB was formed, which essentially stands as the border guard but lacks real authority. Their job is just to transport dead bodies across the border. Today, we are here demanding the empowerment of the BGB." He called for state recognition of the fight against Indian aggression for Abrar Fahad and Felani, stating, "This July revolution is not only for a new political settlement but also for a new foreign policy. Our foreign policy will be based on our dignity and sovereignty." He urged the government to establish a new foreign policy with India, based on a fair relationship. Other speakers included Sakhawat Zakaria, Coordinator Mahin Sarkar, Abdullah Arian, and Nafisa Islam, among others.

Doctors at Dinajpur Medical College Hospital have staged a human chain protest against an assault on a fellow doctor. They gathered in front of the Dinajpur Press Club on Tuesday morning demanding immediate legal action against the culprits and warning of further demonstrations if no measures are taken. SUST students protest against discriminatory quotas and high fees Fellow doctors, alongside other colleagues, have rallied to demand legal action against the attackers and to ensure the safety of medical professionals. Speakers at the human chain included Gynaecology specialists Professor Ishrat Sharmin and Professor Jahan Ara Begum Munni, Paediatrician Fatema Farzana, and Surgery Department Professor Abdus Salam. ICT seeks list of Khulna magistrates during July-August protests Protesters have warned that they will announce new programmes if authorities fail to act promptly. One doctor said, “We will not stand by if action is not taken to protect our safety and dignity as medical professionals.” The protest stems from an incident on December 26, where Dr Arju Shamima Rahman, assistant professor and Gynaecology Surgeon, was assaulted allegedly by the husband and relatives of a patient. According to the protesting doctors, the patient had been referred from another medical centre on December 25 and was scheduled for a Caesarean operation on December 26. However, the patient consumed cake and biscuits that morning, contrary to the doctor’s instructions. Teenager hit by bus dies in Sylhet; road blocked in protest Concerned about complications and the patient's fitness for anaesthesia, Dr Rahman declined to proceed with the immediate operation. This led to the patient’s husband and relatives shoving and assaulting her in front of the operation theatre.

Postgraduate trainee doctors have again blocked Shahbagh area demanding an increase in their monthly allowance or the 9th grade pay scale. According to their previously announced programme they gathered at the Bot-tala of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) at 10 am on Sunday to stage demonstration. They said they will not leave the road until their demand to raise their allowance to Tk 50,000 from 25,000 is met. Clash on Ijtema ground: Saad’s follower placed on 2-day remand The trained doctors said living on Tk 25,000 monthly allowance in Dhaka is extremely difficult and to ensure proper patient care doctors must be given an allowance of Tk 50,000. They also said they faced harassment in various forms for their movement during the Awami League regime. Tanveer Ahmed, a trained doctor at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, said, "It is very difficult to live on the allowance we currently receive. We are demanding either Tk 50,000 or the 9th-grade pay scale. If our demand is not met, we will not leave Shahbagh." On December 22, the trainee doctors had blocked Shahbagh to press home the same demand and on December 26, the government increased the allowance by Tk 5,000 to a total of Tk 30,000. The postgraduate doctors rejected this decision.

Dhaka University (DU) students staged a protest on Thursday night in front of the Vice-Chancellor's residence after Prof Shishir Bhattacharya of the Institute of Modern Languages posted comments on Facebook that were deemed insulting to Islam and the martyrs of the July-August uprising. During the protest, students chanted slogans such as "Break the syndicate of the killers, crush them," "Religious insult will not be tolerated," "Shishir, where are you?" "Insulting the Prophet, we Muslims will not tolerate," and "Boycott the teacher’s association, boycott!" among others. The protesters presented a three-point demand to the Vice-Chancellor, insisting on the dismissal of Shishir and his prosecution for insulting religion, dismantling the current illegal syndicate to form a lawful one, and removing fascist teacher’s associates while taking legal action against them. Dhaka University teachers, staff bring out victory procession Mossadek Ali, a student from the Bangla department, said, “If our three-point demands are not met soon, we will launch a more intense movement. Over the next two days, we will carry out public outreach to garner support for our cause.” Another student, A B Zubayer, said, “When any teacher insults religion, we no longer consider them a teacher but a scoundrel. Shishir Bhattacharya has dared to do this. We demand his resignation and punishment.” He also criticised the teacher’s association, claiming, “The association is trying to rehabilitate fascist forces by electing the Nil Dal. Many fascist allies still hold positions within the teacher’s association. This attempt by the Nil Dal to bring back fascism must be stopped.” Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan joined the protest and assured the students that their demands would be considered legally. Dhaka University lifts ban on Pakistani students Addressing the allegations against Shihir, the VC said, “Any form of religious insult is a despicable act. We cannot tolerate such behaviour. The martyrs of the 24th are revered heroes, and insulting them is a vile act. Legal action will be taken against anyone who engages in such behaviour.” Regarding the syndicate issues, the Niaz said, “Many members of the university’s syndicate have already been removed through legal processes, and the remaining issues will also be resolved in the same manner.” Chhatra Dal activists demonstrate at Dhaka University

Doctors who failed to pass the entrance exam for residency at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Thursday staged a protest demanding admission. They mobbed the university's Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Shahinul Alam, and members of the syndicate during a meeting, alleging that they had been ‘deprived’ under the Awami League government. The protesters are now seeking admission on special consideration. It was reported that 13 doctors who had flunked the MD-MS residency entrance exam created a ruckus outside the meeting room during the syndicate session in the morning. A source at BSMMU confirmed that the situation arose due to tensions between two factions of the Bangladesh Doctors' Association (DAB), which is aligned with the BNP. Eyewitnesses reported that former DAB convener and current chief adviser, Professor Dr. Farhad Halim, along with his supporters, confined the VC and syndicate members to meeting room. Directorate of Consumers' Rights continues crackdown on price hike Following this, supporters of Dr. A.Z.M. Zahid Hassan, a BNP Standing Committee member, arrived at the scene. They chanted slogans against granting admission unlawfully. Eventually, the protesting doctors, who had failed the exam, withdrew the protest. A medical officer, requesting anonymity, said "My elder brother tried three times but could not gain admission. When asked why, he said it was due to discrimination. Only those aligned with the Awami League are being admitted." The protesters were vocal about these grievances during the demonstration. A Special Branch officer stationed outside the syndicate room mentioned, "A meeting is underway inside. There is no blockade. The VC is meeting with the protesting doctors. However, due to security provided by Ansar forces and the Special Branch, we were not allowed to enter the room or speak with the VC." In response, the university’s vice-chancellor, in a phone conversation, explained that a group of medical officers who have been working at BSMMU since 2003-2006 but were unable to participate in the residency exam created a disturbance in the afternoon. They had appeared for the residency exam but failed, and now they are demanding admission under the claim of being 'deprived.' Brig. Gen. Md. Rezaur Rahman, the Director of BSMMU, declined to comment on the matter. Proctor of BSMMU Dr. Sheikh Farhad said “We can provide details after the meeting.”

Hundreds of garment workers from Mahmud Jeans Limited staged a protest on Thursday, blocking the Dhaka-Tangail highway in the Chandra area of Kaliakair upazila, Gazipur, demanding their overdue wages. The demonstration brought traffic to a standstill, leaving commuters stranded for hours. Protest for Chinmoy Krishna’s release: Three cases filed over attack on police The workers took to the streets early in the morning, citing non-payment of their salaries for October. The protest escalated quickly, paralyzing vehicular movement on both sides of the busy highway and causing significant disruptions. Rais Uddin, Officer-in-Charge of Naujor Highway Police Station, confirmed the incident. Police and army personnel were deployed to the scene to manage the situation. Efforts were underway to disperse the protesters and restore traffic flow.

Thousands of workers marched through the Greek capital Athens on Wednesday as part of a 24-hour general strike called by labor unions to protest the rising cost of living and timed to coincide with the government submitting the 2025 budget to Parliament. Public and private sector workers walked off the job as part of the labor action that disrupted public transport and left ferries connecting the Greek islands with the mainland tied up in port. Medical staff at state-run hospitals and teachers were among those who joined the strike, which was called by labor unions to protest the high cost of living and demand collective wage agreements that were scaled back during Greece’s nearly decade-long financial crisis that began in 2010. Around 12,000 protesters marched through central Athens, while another 5,000 demonstrated in the northern city of Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city. “We want to showcase the rage and resentment of salaried employees for what is happening to their income,” said Yannis Panagopoulos, head of the General Confederation of Workers of Greece, the umbrella union representing private sector workers. “We have no other way to be able to cope with the high cost of living other than with an increase to our income. But our incomes remain frozen in the bailout era,” he said. Greece’s financial crisis saw a quarter of the country’s economy wiped out after decades of profligate spending left it locked out of international bond markets. Successive international bailouts came on condition the country implement deeply unpopular reforms that included pension and wage cuts and saw poverty and unemployment rates spiral. Greece has since returned to healthy growth and recently achieved investment-grade status again, but it still retains the highest debt-to-GDP ratio in the European Union. “Greece needs a pay rise,” Esther Lynch, General Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation, said Tuesday ahead of the strike. She said she was in Athens “to bring the solidarity greetings from 45 million workers and their trade unions from around Europe.” The European confederation supports “all workers in Greece who are going to come out to demand that pay rise and to demand the genuinely binding collecting agreement to guarantee a fair day's pay for a fair day's work,” she said. Unions have criticized the center-right government of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for failing to tackle inflation and housing policies, which have eroded workers’ living standards. Journalists at Greek media outlets held their own 24-hour strike in support on Tuesday, pulling all news broadcasts off the air for the day so they could cover Wednesday’s general strike.

A section of students of Jahangirnagar University on Wednesday locked the university's main gate and staged a sit-in there to protest the death of Afsana Karim Rachi, a first-year student, in a campus accident. Afsana, a marketing department student, died on Tuesday after being hit by a battery-run rickshaw near the arts building of the campus.  Residents protest govt decision on Saint Martin’s tourism The protest is being held by students of 53 batch and the protesters vowed to continue it until the authorities accept their 8-point demands, including punishment to the culprit and ensuring safety of the students on the campus. No vehicle is being allowed to move in and out of the campus during the protest.