RMG workers' demo for dues
Workers of a garment unit yesterday demonstrated in front of the factory in Brrun area of Ashulia, demanding payment of their dues, and reopening of their workplace.
The demonstrators said on April 13 the authorities of the factory -- Shade Fashion Ltd -- hung a notice on the gate saying that the factory was closed until April 18.
On April 19, when the workers gathered there to join the work, the authorities said the factory would remain closed until April 22.
Yesterday morning (April 23), when the workers went to the factory to join the work, they found another notice, saying the factory would remain shut until April 27, said Habiba Khatun, a worker of the factory.
Fearing that the authorities might shut the factory permanently, around 2,700 workers demonstrated in front of the factory unit, and demanded dues for February and March, said Habiba.
The Daily Star could not reach the factory authorities despite repeated attempts over the phone.
Contacted, Kawsar Shikdar, director of Industrial Police-1, said they were trying to contact the factory authorities, and the problem would soon be resolved.
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