In the wake of the recent uprising, nearly 7,000 employees from banks owned by the S. Alam Group were dismissed without notice. A portion of these terminated staff have launched protests, forcing the closure of 45 bank branches and sub-branches in Patiya, Chattogram. From 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, the protesters locked bank gates and staged demonstrations. Tensions rose when an attempt was made to reopen the National Bank branch at Patiya Thana Mor, prompting demonstrators to block its entrance and hold a rally. Leaders from various political groups, including Islami Front Patiya President Mohammad Poyoru and Gonodhikar Parishad Chattogram President Dr. Emdadul Haque, joined the protests. Local administration officials met with protest representatives, but the dismissed bankers remained firm in their demand for reinstatement.