Bidi workers have staged a demonstration calling for protecting the bidi industry from the aggression of foreign multinational companies and demanding reduction of tariffs on bidis in the budget, says a press release.
Over thousand workers under the banner of Pabna Zila Bidi Mojdur Union demonstrated in front of Pabna Town Hall ground around 11:00am on Saturday to press home their demands.
Harik Hossain, joint secretary of Bangladesh Bidi Sramik Federation, presided over the demonstration.
Nadira Yasmin Joly, MP, was present as the chief guest at the programme while Pabna Sadar Upazila Parishad Chairman Mossarraf Hossain and Bangladesh Bidi Sramik Federation Acting President Amin Uddin, among others, attended it as the special guests.0
Workers demand tariff reduction on bidis
FE Team | Published: April 04, 2022 00:14:14
Workers demand tariff reduction on bidis
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