Protests were continuing for the fifth day despite several government announcements which assured the workers that the wage framework will be reformed within the next month. Additional police and BGB have been deployed to ensure security in the industrial zone. BGB troopers were seen on patrol in front of factories in Savar and Ashulia. “Workers are now worried about losing their jobs,” said Khairul Mamun Mintu, general secretary of the Garment Workers Trade Union. “There is an ongoing process to sack workers who are seen taking part in protests.”

Source: bd News24 January 10, 2019 12:56 UTC