Aspiring assistant teachers for government primary schools staged a road blockade at Shahbagh in Dhaka, demanding the reinstatement of their canceled appointments. On Thursday afternoon, police used water cannons to disperse the protesters, taking several individuals into custody for questioning. Eyewitnesses reported that the demonstration caused severe traffic congestion. Police initially tried to negotiate, but after the protesters refused to leave, authorities used water cannons to break up the gathering. The job seekers, who had previously been recommended based on merit, questioned why they needed to protest for their rightful appointments. They also expressed disappointment in government advisors for not supporting them.