Lack of security fuels RMG workers unrest

Lack of security fuels RMG workers unrest

In recent weeks, unrest has severely impacted the readymade garments (RMG) factories on the outskirts of Dhaka. This unrest has caused significant damage to the industry, with multiple factors contributing to the economic losses.
One of the primary issues identified is the lack of security for both workers and the establishments themselves. When contacted by The Shuttle Times correspondent, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Khandoker Rafiqul Islam pointed out that insufficient action had been taken against those believed to be instigating the unrest.
He noted that the joint operations by the army and police had failed to restore confidence among factory owners due to the lack of decisive measures.
Intelligence reports suggest that many of the attacks were perpetrated by outsiders. BGMEA Vice President Rakibul Alam Chowdhury stated that law enforcement lacks the capacity to alleviate the unrest effectively.
He also criticized the interim government for its inability to manage the situation, attributing the failure to the instability of the newly formed government.