Garment workers from several factories staged road blockades and protests in Dhaka's Mirpur area, demanding a minimum monthly salary of 30,000 Taka. The blockade, which began at 9 AM on Sunday (November 1), halted traffic in Mirpur 10, 11, 12, and surrounding areas.
During the protests, clashes broke out between the police and the workers, which continued until the report was filed at 11:30 AM. Additional police forces have been deployed, and authorities are trying to maintain traffic flow through diversions.
Previously, workers had blocked roads in Mirpur on Saturday to demand wage increases, leading to protests and vandalism. Meanwhile, the labor minister announced the workers' wage board at the secretariat today.
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