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A group of approximately ten men are standing in a line, engaged in a street protest or demonstration in an urban setting in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The ground is wet, indicating recent rain, and the light suggests an overcast daytime. The men, mostly middle-aged or elderly, are dressed in casual attire, including shirts and pants, with several wearing sandals. One man on the far right wears a brown polo shirt and holds a banner, while another in a bright red kurta holds a walking stick. To his left, a man wears a blue t-shirt with "EXGEN" visible, also holding a banner. Each protester holds a rectangular banner or placard with text written in Bengali (Bangla script). The most prominent banners convey messages related to the "Bidi (local cigarette) industry" and "Bangladesh Bidi Sromik Federation" (Bangladesh Bidi Workers Federation). One banner states, "দাবি মোদের একটাই বিড়ি শিল্পকে সুরক্ষা দিতে হবে" (Dabi moder ektai: Bidi shilpoke suraksha dite hobe), which translates to "Our only demand: The bidi industry must be protected." Another banner reads, "শ্রমিকের দেশ শ্রমিকরাই প্রাণ বিদেশি ষড়যন্ত্র হবে অবসান" (Sromiker desh sromikrai pran bideshi shorojontro hobe obosan), meaning "Workers' country, workers are life, foreign conspiracy will end." A third banner partly visible states, "আমার মাটি আমার দেশ বিড়ি শিল্পের" (Amar mati amar desh Bidi shilper), translating to "My soil, my country, of the bidi industry." Some banners feature small images of people, possibly political figures or representatives. In the background, there are makeshift stalls or shops with items like bananas and bags, indicating a bustling commercial area. Lush green trees and foliage are visible further back. An elevated metal structure or overpass runs above, and a utility pole with "News" stickers is seen on the right. The ground is tiled, featuring a yellow tactile paving strip in the foreground.
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