Dhaka, July 10 (Just News): Garment workers of a factory blocked Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue at Tejturibazar in Dhaka for 45 minutes this morning protesting closure of their factory.
The workers of Gold Star Design Limited, 120 East Tejturi Bazar in Tejgaon, took to the street around 10:45am, creating havoc for the city commuters during morning rush hours.
Huge traffic congestion has been created on the Farmgate to Karwan Bazar side of the VIP road and its nearby alleys.
The protesting garments workers alleged that the authorities of Gold Star Design Limited shut the factory and did not pay any Eid bonuses to the staff and workers.
Upon request from police, the workers left the road around 11:30am considering public sufferings.
However, our correspondent visiting the area found hanging a notice on the main gate saying that the authorities decided to shift the factory to their own building in Gazipur BSCIC area and the operation from new location will start from June 24.
The correspondent could not reach the factory officials for their comment.
(Justnews/ys/1120hr)
