Garments workers block Savar road demanding unpaid wages

Published : Sunday, 16 February, 2025 at 9:20 PM Count : 338

The workers of Chein Apparel Limited on Sunday staged a demonstration by blocking road at Ashulia in Savar, demanding payment of their overdue wages.

Hundreds of the garments workers' gathered at Ashulia Industrial area and blocked Jirabo-Bismail regional road around 1:00 PM. The blockade resulted huge traffic congestion on the road, causing a great havoc for the commuters.

According to the protesters, the owners of the factory had promised the workers that they will pay their dues within the first week of the month, but the commitment has not been fulfilled. Subsequently, on Sunday morning (16 February), the authorities announced the factory closure till February 22 in face of the workers when they were joining their work.

The workers became enraged and started demanding immediate payment of their unpaid salaries and the reopening of the factory.

Tariqul Islam, the factory’s marketing and merchandising director, said that the company had regularly paid wages in the past. But, they have been facing financial circumstances due to the current economic situation and difficulties to access banking services following the government's fall.

"We are doing everything possible and will ensure that the wages are paid soon," he added.