Protests at the Dhaka Export Processing Zone (DEPZ) in Savar have continued for a third consecutive day, disrupting production and causing significant economic setbacks. Protesters are demanding equal job opportunities, arguing that jobs in the DEPZ are disproportionately allocated to women.
The demonstrations have led to the closure of about half the factories and severe traffic jams on the Nabinagar-Chandra highway. Despite efforts to negotiate, the protests persist with varying demands. DEPZ officials claim that recruitment is based on merit, with an overall gender balance in the workforce. The protests occur amid broader national unrest following political turmoil and violence.
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