Garment factory workers block road in Chattogram over ownership change fears
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- Workers at Ettade Jeans Ltd in Chattogram blocked a road for several hours over reports of a potential ownership change.
- Police confirmed no salary arrears, with workers paid through July, and the factory owner assured no immediate ownership change.
- The blockade disrupted traffic on the Oxygen-Muradpur road before being called off late in the evening after discussions.
A road blockade by workers at Ettade Jeans Ltd in Chattogram's Aturar Depot area brought traffic to a standstill for hours on Tuesday. The disruption, which began around 11:30 a.m. and lasted until late evening, stemmed from reports that the factory's ownership might change.
Mahmuda Begum, superintendent of Chattogram Industrial Police, stated that while the specific demands of the protesting workers were not immediately clear, the core issue appeared to be the potential change in ownership. She clarified that there were no outstanding salary payments, with all workers having received their pay through July.
The factory owner reportedly went to the site and reassured the employees that there would be no change in ownership for the time being. Following extensive discussions, the workers eventually dispersed, ending the blockade.
There are no outstanding salary payments at the factory, and workers have been paid through July.
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