Doctors in Cumilla held a human chain and protest rally demanding safety at workplaces following an attack on Dr. Zubair. The demonstration, organized by the Bangladesh Private Medical Practitioners Association (BPMPA) Cumilla branch, took place on Saturday in front of the Cumilla Press Club. Over two hundred doctors from various government and private hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centers participated, condemning repeated incidents of assault and harassment against medical professionals.

Speakers at the event included BPMPA Cumilla branch president Dr. Nazrul Islam Shahin, general secretary Dr. Russel Ahmed Chowdhury, and several senior medical leaders from local institutions. They called for a fair investigation into the attack on Dr. Zubair, immediate identification and prosecution of those involved, and effective measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Participants emphasized the urgent need for legal and administrative steps to ensure doctors’ security and a safe professional environment across the district.