Many physicians have been absent due to security concerns, while others have been barred from their workplaces

The presence of pro-Awami League doctors, officials, and staff in government and autonomous hospitals, including the Directorate General of Health Services, or DGHS, has significantly reduced since Aug 5. Many have been absent due to security concerns, while others have been barred from their workplaces.

With the new government in power, healthcare professionals have been staging programmes to assert their demands, often during office hours. This has led to disruptions in the DGHS’s routine activities and medical services.

On Tuesday, protests demanding the removal of pro-Awami League doctors and staff were held at the DGHS.

Several officials, including the director general, were unable to enter the premises due to obstructions.