Police fired tear shells and blank shots to disperse the protesting workers in Baran area of Ashulia, Savar on Thursday, January 10, 2019 Dhaka TribuneRMG workers have been protesting in Savar, and different parts of Dhaka, since SundayAt least 30 people have been injured in a clash between ready-made garment (RMG) industry workers and police in Baran area of Ashulia, Savar. The workers and police clashed when police fired tear shells and blank shots to disperse the workers on Thursday. In retaliation, the RMG workers hurled brickbats at the members of the law enforcement agencies. Earlier in the day, vehicular movement on the Zirabo-Bishmail Highway and Abdullahpur-Bipile Road was disrupted when the protesters blocked them. Workers of several garment factories have been protesting in Savar, and different parts of Dhaka since Sunday; demanding the discrepancies of the newly-announced wage structure be removed.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 10, 2019 06:26 UTC