Bangladesh: Garment Workers' Protests Block Highways, Shut Down Factories

Ready-made garment workers in Bangladesh's city of Gazipur began protesting and blocking major highways, including the Dhaka-Mymensingh route, while ongoing demonstrations have led to the closure of at least 60 garment factories in Ashulia, Savar and Dhaka, the Daily Prothom Alo reported on Sept. 4. ...