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Ashulia Factories Resume Operations After Labor Unrest

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  10 Sep 2024, 10:52
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The Ashulia industrial area in Savar has returned to normal operations after days of labor unrest. On Tuesday, September 10, workers resumed their duties at the factories, though increased security measures were put in place, with police and army personnel stationed to prevent any further disturbances.

Most factories in the Ashulia and EPZ areas reopened in the morning, and workers began entering their respective workplaces. So far, no reports of further unrest have surfaced, and law enforcement continues to monitor the area with additional personnel and patrols.

The unrest led to the closure of 90 garment factories on Monday, September 9, as workers protested over various demands. Following an emergency meeting between the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), labor leaders, and government officials, BGMEA President Khandkar Rafiqul Islam announced that workers’ demands would be met. The resolution included an increase in the tiffin allowance and attendance bonus for the workers.

The protests initially began on Sunday, September 8, with at least 30 factories shutting down as workers voiced their demands. By Monday morning, the demonstrations grew, forcing the closure of even more factories. After the BGMEA’s decision to meet workers' requests, operations in the factories resumed on Tuesday.

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