Strike and protest held in Chuadanga's Sarojganj market demanding weekly one-day holiday for workers

A strike and protest were held at Sarojganj market in Chuadanga demanding a weekly one-day holiday for workers. Workers observed the program from 8 am till noon on Saturday (February 15). Workers alleged that as the market shops remain open seven days a week, they do not get any weekly holiday. As a result, they have to work under extreme physical and mental stress. They termed this situation "inhuman". Workers' organization general secretary Masud Mridha said, "We do not get any holiday in a week.

There is no opportunity to rest and spend family time. This is an injustice and inhuman behavior towards us." Upon receiving news of the protest, Chuadanga Sadar Police Station Officer-in-Charge (Operations) Hossain Ali and Sarojganj Police Outpost In-Charge Azgar Faraji went to the spot and spoke with the workers. They assured the workers that necessary steps would be taken in this regard. Following the police assurance, the workers withdrew the strike and returned to work.

Workers want quick implementation of their demand and strongly demanded the market authorities to arrange at least one day off per week. Source: Daily Inqilab