Worker protests in Chattogram demanding three months' unpaid wages

Workers of Rahima Garments blocked a road in Chattogram on Thursday morning demanding the payment of three months' overdue wages. Around 8:45 AM, they took position at the approach of the flyover on the Two Number Gate-Oxygen road. The workers alleged that their wages have been withheld for a long time of three months. Despite repeated assurances, the authorities have not paid the wages. More alarmingly, the workers stated that goods were removed from the factory last night (Wednesday), which has made the situation even more uncertain.

Worker Rabiul Hossain said, "They do not pay our wages, and furthermore goods have been removed from the factory. Seeing this, we have become frightened—perhaps our money will no longer be recovered. Therefore, we have been forced to take to the streets." When asked about the incident, Khulshi Police Station Duty Officer Naimur Rahman said, two of our teams have been sent to the spot. They are trying to persuade the workers to leave.