Amid continued instability brought on by worker protests, Ashulia’s ready-made garment factory owners have voiced grave concerns about the safety and security of their workplaces. They issue a warning that the existing state of affairs may cause serious disruptions and maybe result in widespread unemployment.
Abdullah Hill Rakib, Senior Vice President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), stressed the importance of sufficient factory security measures during a news conference held at the organization’s Uttara office. “Factories will struggle to sustain themselves without proper security,” the speaker said. Among the business leaders present were Director Mohiuddin Rubel and Vice President Asif Ashraf of the BGMEA.
Factory owners have reported instances of vandalism and labour unrest, claiming that false allegations have sparked a recent wave of protests. The chairman of the Lusaka Group, Hafizur Rahman, described how employees made an abrupt seven-point demand that resulted in violent altercations and the attack of administrative staff. He said that a lawsuit was brought about as a result of the occurrence.
The managing director of AR Jeans, Md. Nazmul Kabir, declared that after a day of relative peace brought about by cooperation with law enforcement, some strangers were trying to set fire to his facility. He said, “We will not be able to operate our factory if security is not provided.”
Khan The growth of safety issues was marked by Fashion.com Limited’s managing director, Monirul Alam, who said, “A safe workplace is now about protecting not only workers but owners and employees.” Everyone desires to work in a safe atmosphere.
According to recent events, Ashulia’s garment workers had been staging protests in September for a number of demands. After prolonged talks, the owners consented to meet eighteen demands, which included raising the monthly attendance bonus by Taka 225 and making changes to the tiffin and night allowances. Furthermore, the current minimum wage is scheduled to take effect in October of next year.
In Ashulia’s industrial zone, the garment sector is still tense as workers and owners struggle to find a solution and bring stability back.
