Bangladesh police have filed a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2009 against 14 government officials and employees for allegedly violating the civil service code of conduct during a protest at the Secretariat. The case, lodged at Shahbagh Police Station, accuses the officials of organizing unauthorized demonstrations, meetings, and confining Economic Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed for six hours while demanding a 20% Secretariat allowance. The accused include officers from the Health, Public Administration, Finance, and Information ministries, many of whom hold leadership roles in the Secretariat Officers and Employees Combined Council. Police stated that video evidence of the incident has been collected, and four individuals were arrested on the spot. Enhanced security measures have since been deployed around the Secretariat and the Finance Ministry. The protest followed delays in implementing a promised allowance and the pending finalization of a new pay commission. Authorities have warned that further disruptions or violations of conduct rules will result in legal action, as the government seeks to maintain order within administrative offices.