Sex workers yesterday protested the attack on them during an attempt to evict them from the 150-year-old brothel at Tangail.

They also demanded security for them and their family members and called for ensuring their rehabilitation before the eviction.

At a press conference in the city, leaders of the Sex Workers' Network of Bangladesh said a vested quarter with the help of local administration has been trying to evict 1,200 women from the brothel to grab the land as it is located at the centre of the town.

They said unruly people on october 7 launched the attack on sex workers and conscious people who are against such a sudden eviction, leaving about one hundred people injured.

They also demanded punishment to those responsible for the attack.

Hazera Begum of Durjoy Nari Shangha said the vested quarter has become active again ahead of the next election to bolster popularity among voters.

The leaders also urged all, including the local administration and civil society members, to help protect the rights of the sex workers and their children living in the brothel.