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Garment workers block Dhaka-Tangail Highway in Gazipur over wages

Gazipur, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh · since Oct 17, 2026

Is it still on?

YESDay 16 and counting, since Oct 17.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Garment workers protested because current wages are insufficient to manage household expenses amid rising commodity prices and reduced overtime.
What they want
Protesters are demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000 and the immediate formation of a new wage board.
What changed
Oct 31: Workers clashed repeatedly with police, leaving 30 injured and 15 vehicles vandalised while continuing highway blockades.
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What protesters want

  • Minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000
  • Formation of a new wage board
  • Better opportunities for overtime work

What authorities say

Police and industrial police were deployed to the scene to persuade protesters to leave the highway and restore traffic flow, while 20 factories declared holidays to manage the unrest.14

The numbers

Only figures a source states, with who said it. Estimates often differ.

Injuries
30+
At least 30 people were injured in the clashes.4

The full story

Garment workers in Gazipur's industrial belt launched continuous protests and highway blockades demanding higher pay. The demonstrations escalated when workers from Interstoff and other nearby factories took over the Chandra Palli Bidyut area of Kaliakair upazila, halting traffic on the Dhaka-Tangail Highway. Protesters reported that current wages and decreased overtime opportunities make it impossible to cover basic living expenses, including rent, food, and children's education, while commodity prices rise. According to reports, workers clashed repeatedly with law enforcement agencies, resulting in injuries and property damage. Police and industrial authorities attempted to negotiate with the crowd and persuade them to clear the road, while several factories declared holidays to control the situation.

Timeline

  1. Workers clashed repeatedly with police in Gazipur, leaving 30 injured and 15 vehicles vandalised.4

  2. Garment workers blocked the Dhaka-Tangail Highway in Gazipur over wage demands, causing severe traffic disruption.123

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