, Nov. 30 -- Officers 'deprived of promotion' at state-owned Sonali, Agrani, Janata and Rupali banks formed a human chain in front of the Bangladesh Bank on Sunday, demanding an end to what they described as longstanding discrimination in career advancement.

The aggrieved officials alleged that widespread supernumerary promotions were granted after the recent political changeover without adherence to rules, leaving many qualified officers sidelined.

Speakers at the demonstration accused the Financial Institutions Division (FID) of unwarranted interference in the promotion process.

They called for merit-based promotions under regular vacancies and updated organograms, alongside proper evaluation of those who were denied advancement duri...