Officials and employees continued their protest at the Secretariat on Sunday (May 25), demanding the withdrawal of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.

They began gathering in front of Building No. 6 in the Badamtoli area of the Secretariat from around 9:30 am. By 10:00 am, the premises were packed with demonstrators.

Shortly after 10:00 am, a procession began, led by Md Nurul Islam and Md Mojahidul Islam, president and general secretary, respectively, of a faction of the Bangladesh Secretariat Officers and Employees United Council.

The procession started in front of Building No. 6 and marched past the Cabinet Division, the new building, and the clinic building, ending in front of Building No. 11. After a brief stop there, the demonstrators continued marching around the Secretariat premises.

Officials and employees across all levels have expressed anger over the draft ordinance amending the Public Service Act of 2018. According to the draft, provisions have been included to allow dismissal from service without the opportunity for self-defense in cases of disciplinary breaches, obstruction of duties, unauthorised absence, or incitement to neglect responsibilities.

On May 22, the draft of the Public Service (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, received final approval at a meeting of the Advisory Council. However, four advisers have been assigned to further review the issue.

Officials and employees have declared that their movement will continue until the ordinance is withdrawn. They warned that if the ordinance is not repealed, they will escalate their protest and take stricter action, including potentially bringing Secretariat operations to a standstill.

Earlier, officials and employees from various levels also held protests at the Secretariat on Saturday.