Several hundred people who had completed all formalities but failed to travel to Malaysia within the stipulated time have staged a demonstration on a major road in city's Karwan Bazar for over an hour, reports bdnews24.com.
The protesters took to the streets at around 09:30 am on Sunday with a five-point demand that included immediate passage to Malaysia. Traffic at the key thoroughfare came to a halt, leaving commuters stranded and causing widespread disruption.
A delegation of the workers later met officials at the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment. When the officials assured them that their demands would be considered, the blockade was lifted at around 10:45am.
However, the demonstrators continued their sit-in until 03:00 pm at the nearby Saarc Fountain and Panthakunja, chanting slogans.
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