The Democratic Rights Committee held a protest rally in Shahbag, Dhaka, on Tuesday, August 18th, demanding solutions to the ongoing gas and electricity crisis. Demonstrators voiced six key demands, including halting the privatization of state-owned factories, electricity distribution, and the fuel sector. They called for effective government control over pharmaceutical pricing and the cancellation of a potential trade agreement with the United States. The rally was presided over by Professor Anu Muhammad, a member of the Democratic Rights Committee. Protesters expressed concerns over increasing living costs and the potential negative impacts of privatization on essential services. The committee seeks government intervention to ensure affordable access to energy and healthcare for all citizens. This demonstration highlights growing public discontent with economic policies and energy sector challenges in Bangladesh.