Industrial areas in Ashulia remained tense on Wednesday after garment workers demanding a Tk30,000 minimum wage attempted to block roads and clashed with police, leading to the suspension of work at 146 readymade garment (RMG) factories.

Clashes and Road Blockade Attempt

Workers attempted to block roads in the Ashulia industrial belt on Wednesday morning, prompting police to fire tear gas. A trade union leader said most factories from Zirabo to Jamgora were closed, while police maintained that the majority of factories remained operational.

146 Factories Suspend Work

Amid the fresh unrest, at least 146 RMG factories declared a holiday, suspending work. Factory owners may decide on an indefinite closure after assessing the situation later today, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Assessment and Next Steps

The situation in Ashulia is relatively calm but tension persists, Business Standard reported. No formal decision has been announced yet regarding the workers' demand or the reopening of factories, as stakeholders continue to assess the volatile situation.