Attempt to create unrest by instigating workers from across the border underway: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has alleged that a conspiracy is underway to create unrest in the country by instigating garment workers from across the border for political purposes. He said the government does not believe garment workers were involved in this movement. There was no reason for a violent movement. A quarter is trying to create an unstable situation by using workers for political purposes.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed told journalists these words after an emergency meeting on worker unrest held at the Secretariat under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday night (November 1).

Salahuddin Ahmed said the government is sincere about improving the living standards of garment workers. The government is working to take necessary steps to protect their legitimate interests. However, violence or anarchy will not be tolerated in any way.

The Home Minister called upon garment owners to keep factories open from Monday tomorrow. He said law enforcement agencies will remain active to ensure factory security and normal law and order situation. Those who try to create unrest will be dealt with strictly.

He further said caution must be maintained so that no one can make the situation unstable for political purposes by exploiting the emotions of workers.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury, State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam, Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin and Member of Parliament and transport workers’ leader Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas were present at the meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.