Malaysia-bound migrant workers protesting at Karwan Bazar have withdrawn their road blockade following assurances of dialogue with authorities. The demonstrators began their protest around 10 a.m. Sunday, demanding resolution of five key issues, including alleged ticket syndicates preventing their departure despite valid visas. Many claimed to have spent 500,000–800,000 taka but remain stranded for up to three years. After repeated government assurances failed to resolve the issue, protesters formed an eight-member delegation to meet with the secretary of the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment for negotiations.