6 RMG factories in Ashulia declare holiday amid workers unrest
The authorities concerned of six garment factories in the Ashulia area of Savar, have declared a general holiday amid unrest of workers.
Earlier on Thursday, the authorities of Fashion Forum Garments of IDS Group in Jamgarah declared holiday for the day as the workers staged a demonstration demanding arrears payment.
This morning (19 October), the workers of Fashion Forum again gathered in front of their factory and blocked the road.
A tense situation has been prevailing over the issue in the area.
Apprehending further unrest, the authorities of High Fashion, FNF, Trade Fashion and Priti Group declared a holiday.
Besides, the authorities of Shahriar Garments Factory declared their factory closed for today as the workers staged demonstration following the retrenchment of workers.
Abdul Hannan, officer-in-charge of Ashulia Police Station, said additional police have been deployed in front of the factories to avert further trouble.