RMG workers block Dhaka-Tangail highway demanding salary hike

GAZIPUR, Oct 28 (UNB): Workers from different garment factories in Gazipur's Konabari area on Saturday took out protest marches and blocked the Dhaka-Tangail highway for the 5th day, demanding a minimum basic salary of Tk 23,000.

They took a position on one side of the Dhaka-Tangail highway which caused intermittent vehicles moving on the other side.

Workers in Mouchak and Telichala areas of Kaliakoir upazila of Gazipur have been holding protest marches demanding an increase in their salaries since October 23.

Their strike was suspended for the holidays on Friday. On Saturday, the workers again went on strike.