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20 injured as Bangladesh garment workers clash with police


 
Gazipur Correspondent, 
bdnews24.com
Published: 10 May 2021 05:43 PM BdST
Updated: 10 May 2021 05:43 PM BdST
Workers of two apparel factories have engaged in clashes with the police after barricading key roads in the garment manufacturing hub of Gazipur, demanding an extended Eid vacation.
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Industrial police said the workers blocked roads in Tongi’s Mill Gate area and Biswaspara area in Kaliakoir Upazila on Monday.
At least 20 people injured in the incident were given first aid, according to the police.
“Workers of Ha-Meem Group in Tongi demanded a vacation of 10 days against the government’s announcement of three days’ break. They resorted to vandalism at the factory in the afternoon before blocking the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway,” said Jalal Uddin, additional superintendent of Gazipur Industrial Police (zone-2).

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