After a four-day closure, apparel production resumed yesterday morning in the Ashulia and Gazipur industrial belts under tight security. However, operations in Ashulia were halted by afternoon as violence erupted, resulting in at least 37 injuries, including workers, police, and pedestrians.
Despite security presence, unidentified miscreants attacked around 100 factories in Ashulia, causing thousands of workers to flee. In a separate development, pharmaceutical manufacturers reached an agreement with agitating workers, announcing plans to resume production soon.
BGMEA President Khandoker Rafiqul Islam expressed disappointment that production could not continue due to the violence, despite efforts by security forces including the Army, Police, RAB, and BGB. Injured individuals were treated at the Ashulia Women and Children Hospital.
Workers reported being attacked by armed individuals while some tried to protect their factories. The unrest escalated as workers blocked the Nabinagar-Chandra highway, prompting the army and police to intervene. Seven policemen were injured during the clashes.
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