10,500 named in five cases over Mirpur garment workers’ protests; 29 arrested

Five cases have been filed so far over garment workers’ protests in Mirpur, Dhaka, demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000. More than 10,500 people have been named as accused in the cases. Police have arrested 29 people since Monday morning.

Additional DIG of Police Mahidul Islam disclosed the information on Monday afternoon.

He said police were on alert to prevent any disorder in the name of the workers’ movement.

Mahidul Islam said law enforcement agencies were taking a firm stance to prevent anyone from creating instability under a political identity.

On Sunday, clashes broke out between police and protesters after workers blocked roads in Mirpur.

Police later dispersed the demonstrators. At least 50 people were arrested in connection with incidents in Mirpur, Gazipur, Savar and Ashulia on Sunday.