Employees in Bangladesh protest new government ordinances, disrupting trade and operations.

Employees in Bangladesh's Secretariat and tax officials are protesting against new government ordinances. The Secretariat staff are objecting to stricter penalties for misconduct without the chance for self-defense, while tax officials are protesting the dissolution of the National Board of Revenue and demand its reinstatement. Both groups have halted work, disrupting trade and government operations, and have threatened further action if their demands are not met.