6 factories ordered to close in Gazipur; 12 platoons of BGB deployed

BanglaPress Desk: Amidst labor unrest in Gazipur, authorities have announced the closure of six industrial factories. To maintain order, 12 platoons of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in the district, operating under the supervision of 21 magistrates.

On Sunday morning (November 15), Mohammad Amjad Hossain, Superintendent of Police for the Gazipur Industrial Police, confirmed the closure of the six factories.

He stated that they have a list of the six affected factories, which have been closed for the day under the "no work, no pay" policy. Authorities intend to reopen the facilities once the situation returns to normal.

However, no formal leave has been granted to the workers at any of these factories; further decisions will be made based on how the situation evolves.

The Industrial Police official added that workers at several factories continued to express their discontent on Sunday, with some groups refusing to work and remaining idle at their workstations.

The Industrial Police are currently monitoring the situation. Factories cannot be officially classified as "closed" until a formal closure notice has been issued.

Md. Arif Hossain, Assistant Commissioner (Media and Research Cell) at the Gazipur Deputy Commissioner’s office, confirmed that 12 platoons of the BGB, led by 21 magistrates, have been deployed to ensure stability in the industrial zone.