Govt, RMG factory owners accept 18-point demand of workers

Govt, RMG factory owners accept 18-point demand of workers

The government and garment factory owners have accepted an 18-point demand from garment workers.
The decision came after a meeting of advisers, union leaders and representatives from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
Labour and Employment Secretary AHM Shafiquzzaman announced the decision today at a press briefing at the labour ministry here.
Four advisers of the interim government, union leaders and representatives from BGMEA were present at the briefing.
Normal operations in the industrial zones are expected to resume tomorrow, as the workers demands have been addressed, Shafiquzzaman said.