Worker protest in Khulna demanding resumption of Basico

A protest program was held demanding the reinstatement of workers of Bangladesh Smart Electrical Company Limited (Basico), who were sent on leave, the reopening of the factory, and the appointment of an independent MD within a short time. On Wednesday (May 28) morning, the program was held under the banner of the Basico Protection Committee in front of the West Zone Power Distribution Company (WZPDCL). The program was addressed by the organization's coordinator Fayzul Haque Shimul, spokesperson Zahidul Islam, and Rajibul Islam.

They demanded the reopening of Bangladesh's first pre-paid meter manufacturing factory before Eid. Tomorrow, Thursday (May 29) at 8:30 am, the Basico Protection Committee will hold a human chain program in front of the WZPDCL building with the same demand. On May 15, the authority sent all Basico workers on leave by issuing a notice. This program was held in protest of that. However, the authority shut down the company as it was a loss-making enterprise. It is an independent company created from WZPDCL. Source: Kaler Kantho