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Workers' unrest: 123 factories vandalised, 88 arrested

Workers' unrest: 123 factories vandalised, 88 arrested
Bangladesh Dhaka

A total of 123 factories have been vandalised during the readymade garment workers' unrest centering hike of their salary.

Meanwhile, 88 people were, so far, arrested in 22 cases.

Industrial police's DIG Md Jakir Hossain Khan said this to the reporters on Saturday morning while visiting factories.

"The workers' protest is more in Konabari, some in Ashulia. Industrial police and intelligence cell are working. Our drives are on. The government has already announced a wage for the garment workers," the DIG said.

At least 17 factories are remain shut in Gazipur's Konabari.

Top officials of the industrial police were also present during the visit of the factories.