‘Action to be taken against ex-AL MP Shikhar thru’ Interpol’

Labour and Employment Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) Sakhawat Hossain has said action would be taken through Interpol against former Awami League (AL) lawmaker from Magura-1 constituency, Saifuzzaman Shikhar, who fled abroad without settling workers' dues, reports UNB.

The adviser came up with the remarks while speaking at a press conference at his ministry in the capital on Thursday.

He also discussed the Ministry of Labour and Employment's initiative to ensure the payment of all dues, including salaries, bonuses, and other entitlements, ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.

He said Tk 12.3 million had already been disbursed from the emergency account of the Ministry's Central Fund to pay the dues of workers from Roar Fashion Ltd, a company owned by Shikhar. The payment was made to address the workers' concerns, as Shikhar, the factory owner, remains absconding.

However, the adviser clarified that this initiative could not be extended to other organisations.

The responsibility of paying workers' dues lies with the owner, but since Shikhar is fleeing, the Ministry has issued a notice, and necessary action will be taken through Interpol.