RMG, other industries reopened amid tight security in Gazipur
Local people formed human chains today in favour of peace to keep the industries functional
The garment factories and other industries reopened in Gazipur today (5 September) with enhanced security, several days after disruption in production due to labour unrest.
Industrial police were deployed in factory areas along with patrolling by the Bangladesh Army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel.
Additionally, local people formed human chains in favour of peace to keep the industries functional.
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The authorities declared closure of the factories as workers had been staging demonstrations on various demands for the past few days.
On Wednesday, the factory owners decided to open the industries from Thursday following a decision from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) upon assurance from the government of taking necessary security measures.
As per the decision, the industries located in Tongi, Boardbazar, Konabari, Bhogra, Kashimpur and other areas reopened and workers joined their workplaces since the morning.
Imran Ahmed, additional superintendent of Industrial Police-2 in Gazipur, confirmed the matter of opening the factories saying that around 900 industrial police personnel have been deployed along with patrolling by the Army and BGB.
