Hold talks to solve unrest in RMG sector

Labour leaders yesterday called on the government to take steps to resolve the unstable situation that emerged from the decision of garment owners' to close 810 factories on security grounds.
They said peace and stability would not be restored if the government adopts a one-sided policy. It will have to resolve the problems by holding tripartite talks.
The leaders said this at a discussion organised by Jago Bangladesh Garment Workers Federation at Shaheed Asad Auditorium in the city with Md Baharane Sultan Bahar.
The main reasons behind labour unrest include irregular wage and allowance, denial of leave, violation of trade unionism, torture on workers and artificial discontent in the industries for the owners' goons, they added.
They demanded full implementation of industry law and increase in wage in consistence with the existing market prices. They also demanded full payment of wage and bonus by 25th of Ramadan.
Coordinator of Bam Morcha advocate Abdus Salam, former president of BGMEA Shafikur Rahman Mohiuddin, INB and Tarun Peshajibi Parishad Chairman barrister Jakir Ahmed, youth organiser Golam Rabbani Nayan and Jago Bangladesh Adviser advocate Emran spoke at the meeting.