Security tightened in Gazipur; all industries remain open

Workers started entering the factories in groups on Saturday morning

Gazipur, Sept 07 - Security measures have been heightened in Gazipur and all industries, including garment factories, have been reopened.

Workers started entering the factories in groups on Saturday morning , with employees and officials also reporting for duty.

Industrial police were deployed in factory areas, and the army is patrolling to maintain order.

Many factories in Gazipur had declared holidays due to worker unrest, protests, road blockades, and vandalism for several days.

However, following a decision by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and assurances of necessary security from the government, factory owners decided to keep all factories open.

Workers claimed that except for a few factories, genuine workers are not involved in any significant movement at this time. In most cases, outsiders are creating the problems, they added. Workers expressed their desire to work in a peaceful environment.

Factory owners stated that law enforcement agencies need to take a strict stance to prevent conspirators from launching attacks, vandalizing, or creating chaos that could harm the industrial sector.

Additional Superintendent of Police of Gazipur Industrial Zone-2 Imran Ahmed confirmed that all factories are open.

About 900 industrial police officers were deployed for the security of factory areas, and the army is patrolling, he added. Factories in Tongi, Board Bazar, Bhogra, Laxmipura, Konabari, Kashimpur, Kaliakoir, and other areas of Gazipur resumed operations.-UNB