Bangladesh’s Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed was released from the Secretariat late Wednesday night after being confined for over six hours by non-cadre officials and employees demanding a 20% 'Secretariat allowance'. The standoff began around 2 p.m. and ended at 8:12 p.m. when police escorted the adviser out under tight security. Protesters gathered outside the adviser's office, chanting slogans and rejecting assurances that a government notification would be issued next Monday to meet their demands. They insisted on immediate action, maintaining their blockade throughout the afternoon. As tensions escalated, a specialized police unit entered the Finance Ministry to restore order, leading to brief scuffles between officers and demonstrators. The incident underscores rising discontent among government staff over pay disparities and delayed policy implementation. Authorities have yet to confirm whether the promised notification will be issued as scheduled, while unions warn of further protests if demands remain unmet.