Lieutenant General (retd) Abdul Hafiz, special assistant to the interim government’s chief adviser, said in a recent statement that outside factors played a significant role in the current unrest in the ready-made garment (RMG) industry. Hafiz disclosed that some provocations had been found to be contributing to the labour problems after touring a number of Ashulia factories.
During their facility inspection, Hafiz visited with management, workers, and plant owners accompanied by Lutfey Siddiqi, the chief adviser’s special envoy. In order to gauge the situation on the ground, they also spoke with law enforcement representatives and went to Zone Control Cells.
“At first, it seemed that demands pertaining to salaries were the main cause of the discontent. But we have discovered outside provocations that made matters worse. Since we took the required actions, 100 per cent of the factories are now fully operating,” Hafiz stated.
He emphasised the significance of the apparel industry as a key pillar of the national economy and called for cooperation to ensure continuous production. “At the moment, almost all factories in Ashulia, Savar, and Jirabo are operating without any interruptions,” he continued.
Along with other high-ranking officials from various law enforcement organisations, the visit featured notable individuals including Major General Md Moin Khan, the GOC of Savar Cantonment, and the Police Superintendent of Shilpa Police-1 Sarwar Alam.