Jamaat Amir Alleges Conspiracy behind Garment Unrest, Says Nearly 600 Factories Already Closed and Urges Government to Take Tough Stance
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Amir and Leader of the Opposition in the National Parliament Dr Shafiqur Rahman has expressed concern over the continuing unrest in the country's garment industry, and incidents of vandalism and arson at industrial establishments in various places. He alleged that conspirators and opportunists are inciting the situation in an attempt to destroy the garment industry, and called on the government to take a tough stance.
He made the call in a post on his verified Facebook account on Monday (2 November). The Jamaat Amir's statement came on a day of worker protests and clashes with police in industrial areas including Ashulia.
The Jamaat Amir wrote that unrest continues in the garment industry and that worrying incidents of vandalism and arson at industrial establishments are taking place in various places. He said no owner or worker can establish their rights by destroying industrial establishments, and that he believes no worker would be involved in such acts.
Dr Shafiqur Rahman said: ‘It seems conspirators and opportunists are inciting the situation in an attempt to destroy the garment industry. The government must take a tough stance on this.’
Presenting the current state of the garment industry, the Jamaat Amir said nearly 600 factories have already been declared closed. He said the possibility of a deep conspiracy to destroy the opportunity that arises in the garment industry ahead of the winter season cannot be ruled out either.
In this situation, Dr Shafiqur Rahman called on all concerned parties, including owners and workers, to remain sincere and alert in the interest of the industry.
