The main office and 10 regional offices of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) have remained closed for the past 17 days, crippling essential urban services. With Eid-ul-Adha approaching, the disruption has raised serious concerns over cattle market management and waste disposal. While some emergency services like waste collection are being maintained through ward offices, around 30 services—including street lighting, rainwater drainage, and mosquito control—are severely affected. Commenting on the situation, TIB Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman said that while the right to protest is fundamental, prolonged office closures are unacceptable. He emphasized the need to find alternative forms of protest that do not paralyze public services.