RMG workers block Tejgaon VIP road protesting factory closure

Several hundred garment workers blocked Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue at Tejturibazarin Dhaka for 45 minutes this morning protesting closure of their factory without any prior notice.

The workers of Gold Star Design Limited, 120 East Tejturi Bazar in Tejgaon, took to the street around 10:45am, creating havoc for the city commuters during morning rush hours.    

Huge traffic congestion has been created on the Farmgate to Karwan Bazar side of the VIP road and its nearby alleys.

Carrying a banner several hundred garment workers come down to the Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue in Tajgaon of Dhaka on July 10, 2018, protesting closure of their factory in the area. Photo: Anjan Chakrabortty

The protesting garments workers alleged that the authorities of Gold Star Design Limited shut the factory and did not pay any Eid bonuses to the staff and workers.

Upon request from police, the workers left the road around 11:30am considering public sufferings.

However, our correspondent visiting the area found hanging a notice on the main gate saying that the authorities decided to shift the factory to their own building in Gazipur BSCIC area and the operation from new location will start from June 24.

The correspondent could not reach the factory officials for their comment.