04 Sep 2024 | 03:48 AM UTC
Bangladesh: Doctors call off nationwide strike Sept. 4 /update 1
Doctors call off strike across Bangladesh as of Sept. 4. Lingering healthcare service disruptions possible.
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.
Confirm medical appointments through Sept. 4. Plan for lingering delays at public and private medical facilities. Monitor trusted local sources for updates on fresh strikes and/or related protests.
