PM calls emergency meeting over RMG workers protests

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called emergency cabinet meeting over the ongoing RMG workers protests.

Labor minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury has cancelled his tour to the United Arab Emirates due to the emerging situation.

The cabinet meeting is set to start at this evening (Sunday, 1 November), sources said.

Prime Minister's advisers also was called to attend the meeting.

Earlier, the apparel workers started road blockades in different areas including the capital’s Mirpur area and in Gazipur areas.

The RMG workers also locked to conflicts with the law enforces in these areas.

At least 20 people, including 4-5 police personnel, were injured in clashes between police and ready-made garment workers in the capital’s Mirpur area on Sunday as the workers took to the streets demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000.

Sources said, the prime minister to discuss the emerging situation over the apparel workers agitation and clash with the cops.

RMG workers has agitated in the two consecutive days and locked into clashes with police in different areas in the capital and Gazipur.

Amid these, banned organisation Bangladesh Chaatra League leaders and activists have taken participation in these workers protests.

Police have detained at least 11 Chhatra League leaders from Mirpur and adjacent areas.