Unable to go to Malaysia, workers demo at Shahbagh

Hundreds of workers, who failed to travel to Malaysia on a calling visa despite paying recruiting agencies, are staging a sit-in at Shahbagh since this morning.

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The workers started their protest around 9:30am.

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Meanwhile, The Daily Star photographer visiting the area reported that the protest programme has created traffic congestion on the road.

Photo: Prabir Das/Star