Garment workers’ protests: More than 150 factories closed in Gazipur

Garment workers in Gazipur took to the streets again today, Monday, demanding that the minimum wage be raised to Tk 30,000. More than 150 factories have declared a holiday because of the workers’ protests.Workers from these factories are staging demonstrations and blocking highways at various locations.There have been several clashes and chases between protesters and members of the police and…