Specialist doctors to strike for three days over promotion

They threaten an indefinite full-day strike if demands are not met

The Bangladesh Civil Service (Health) Cadre Specialist Doctors Forum has announced a three-day strike from Saturday demanding promotion.

The forum in a media statement said a two-hour strike will be observed in government hospitals for three consecutive days from 10am Saturday.

However, emergency department services will not be part of the programme.

The press release also warns of an indefinite full-day strike if the demands are not met.

The Specialist Doctors Forum has additional demands, including the elimination of intra and inter-cadre discrimination.

They also demand the promotion of all qualified doctors who have attained the third grade to the second and first grades after completing a specified period.

In the press release, the organisation says: "The demands must be implemented quickly to ensure the fair rights of doctors.

“Otherwise, the country's medical system risks facing a prolonged crisis.”

Several other organisations of specialist doctors have announced a three-day strike from Saturday.