Non-cadre government employees staged a sit-in outside the office of Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, demanding the reinstatement of Secretariat allowances and ration benefits. The protest ended after assurances were given, but the workers warned of tougher actions if demands are not met within ten days. Spokesperson Badiul Kabir said, “We informed the Finance Adviser that the Food Adviser has already recommended our case to the Finance Division. The entire Secretariat team seems to view us as opponents. The adviser asked for 10–12 days, and we’re willing to wait that long.”