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Garment workers block Dhaka-Narayanganj road demanding wage hike

Narayanganj, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh · Nov 2, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 2.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Garment workers protested to demand higher wages and to express anger over casualties during recent labour demonstrations.
What they want
A minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000, alongside lower prices for gas, electricity, and essential commodities.
What changed
Nov 2: Traffic returned to normal after workers left the road following discussions with police and law enforcement personnel.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000
  • Reduction in prices of gas, electricity, and essential commodities

What authorities say

According to sources, police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel deployed to the area with an armoured vehicle and water cannon on standby. Law enforcement persuaded workers to clear the road after discussions without using force. Narayanganj Superintendent of Police Habibur Rahman urged workers to remain peaceful, noting the…12

The full story

Garment workers from several factories in Narayanganj staged demonstrations and blocked the Dhaka-Narayanganj Link Road for several hours on November 2, 2026. The protesters demanded a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000 and protested casualties from recent labour demonstrations in Dhaka and Gazipur. The blockade caused major traffic disruptions around areas such as Shibu Market, Jalkuri, and Bhuigarh, with some protesters setting fires, placing obstacles, and throwing bricks at a factory when objections were raised. Police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel deployed to the scene, where protesters faced off with security forces before heavy rain temporarily dispersed the crowds. Law enforcement later cleared the road following discussions with labour leaders, and authorities urged workers to remain peaceful while promising that solutions were being sought.

Timeline

  1. Traffic resumed after workers left the road following discussions with law enforcement around 5:00pm.12

  2. Police and Border Guard Bangladesh personnel faced off with protesters in the Bhuigarh area before a heavy rain shower dispersed the crowd.12

  3. Garment workers began demonstrations around 11:30am and blocked the Dhaka-Narayanganj Link Road, demanding a Tk 30,000 minimum wage.12

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