The protesters are observing the strike demanding a wage commission, immediate payment of due gratuities and a provident fund. The matter was also confirmed by the Jute Mill Workers’ League Central Assistant Secretary Murad Hossain, who presided over the workers’ meeting. In Jessore, more than 3,000 workers have taken position in the Rajghat area, completely blocking off the traffic on roads and highways. Also Read- Jute Ministry seeks Tk500cr to pay undue wagesThe protesters are mostly workers from the Jessore Jute Industry (JJI) and Carpeting Jute Mill Ltd. Amin Jute Mill CBA Office Secretary and workers’ leader Kamal Uddin confirmed the matter to the correspondent.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 03, 2019 04:18 UTC