Protesting Ansar members positioned themselves in front of the secretariat and its various gates, effectively sealing off the administration hub in Dhaka after 12:00noon on Sunday.

All five gates of the Secretariat remain blocked, leaving government officials and employees trapped inside. No one has been able to leave or enter the premises, exacerbating the situation for those caught within.

The Ansar forces have been protesting for the past two days, demanding the nationalization of their jobs. They claim to have been subjected to prolonged discrimination and say that previous assurances to address their concerns have not been fulfilled. The protesters have vowed to continue their blockade until their demands are met, declaring that they will not allow anyone to exit or enter the Secretariat until then.

This protest follows a series of demonstrations that have taken place in front of the Secretariat after the fall of the Awami League government. Disgruntled employees and workers from various sectors have been increasingly vocal about their grievances.