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flag Hundreds protest in Bangladesh, demanding reinstatement of 5,500 dismissed bank employees over disputed test and unfair treatment.

flag On October 4, 2025, hundreds of Islami Bank employees and supporters blocked the Dhaka-Chattogram highway in Chattogram, demanding the reinstatement of around 5,500 colleagues dismissed or placed on special duty after boycotting a controversial assessment test. flag The protest, which caused major traffic disruptions, was fueled by claims of unfair treatment, lack of due process, and political bias, particularly targeting staff hired after 2017. flag Protesters cited violations of court orders, unauthorized account closures, and unpaid salaries, and issued a 24-hour ultimatum for resolution, threatening an indefinite strike. flag The bank’s Facebook page was hacked twice in 24 hours by a group accusing the bank of misconduct.

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