A counter-chase took place between police and the protesting readymade garment workers on Thursday morning.
The last few days' of protests forced the authorities to close around 50 factories in Gazipur's Konabari, Jaroon, Chandona and Bhogra areas.
According to the eyewitnesses, employees of some garment factories started protest in Konabari's Naojor area around 10am setting fire to tyres, wood benches and papers. Some factories were declared closed following the protest.
A chase and counter-chase took place between the workers and police members as the law enforcers tried to remove them from the road.
Law enforcement agencies on the hand mike requested the workers to go home peacefully, and not engage in any criminal offenses.
Superintendent of Gazipur Police Kazi Shafiqul Alam said, "Some factory workers tried to take on the street. They are being removed from the road. The law enforcement agencies are on alert to keep the situation stable."
A total of 44 platoons BGB have been deployed to ensure security for the garment workers.
