Six RMG factories in Ashulia declared closed

The workers of a couple of factories in Ashulia industrial area continued their strike on Thursday, demanding a revision of the government's announced 9% annual salary increment.

To tackle the situation, the authorities of six factories declared shut and announced general holidays in six other factories.

Mohammad Mominul Islam Bhuiyan, Superintendent of Police for Ashulia Industrial Zone-1 confirmed the matter.

The workers said it has become difficult to make a living on the current salary due to rising inflation. Therefore, they have resumed the movement with various demands, including a 15 percent increase in annual salary, a minimum wage of Tk25,000.

Additional members of low enforcers were deployed in the area. Armored vehicles and water cannons were kept ready to avoid any untoward situations.