Bangladesh: Doctors call off nationwide strike Sept. 4 /update 1

Doctors in public and private hospitals in Bangladesh called off a nationwide strike Sept. 4 following assurances from authorities regarding their safety and demands for justice. Participants began the strike Sept. 1 to denounce recent violent incidents involving medical staff, including an attack on a doctor at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). Lingering healthcare service disruptions are possible through Sept. 4 as participants return to work. Fresh strikes remain possible.