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Government & Policy
Immature Government Decisions Blamed for Industrial Unrest, New Wage Structure Demanded Within 3 Days
Jatiya Sramik Shakti has attributed the ongoing industrial unrest to unplanned government decisions. Issuing a three-day ultimatum for a new wage structure, the organization demanded the resignation of both the Labor and Home Ministers for their failures.
Politics
Clashes in Mirpur Halt Two Metro Stations; Garment Unrest Shuts 679 Factories Across Bangladesh
Violent confrontations broke out between garment workers and police in Mirpur on Tuesday, forcing authorities to suspend passenger entry at two metro stations. Industry data shows nearly 1.7 million workers walked out as 679 factories halted operations nationwide amid wage-hike protests.
Government & Policy
Garment Workers Protest in Ashulia and Gazipur: Clashes, Vandalism, Over 350 Factories Shut
Industrial zones in Savar, Ashulia, and Gazipur saw widespread unrest on Monday as garment workers took to the streets demanding higher wages. Severe clashes with law enforcement, vehicle arson, and highway blockades led authorities to declare closures across more than 350 garment factories.
