June 14, 2026
Factory owners and police say the decision will help ease the homeward journeys of RMG workers and other commuters
Drivers say congestion could worsen at key intersections unless authorities address roadside encroachments and traffic pressure
Apparel workers block Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway over unpaid wages before Eid
Workers claim a “fivefold hike in extortion” has made operating on certain routes unsustainable
The situation returned to normal after the protesters were dispersed from the highway around 8:30am, say police
Illegal parking and the setting up of makeshift vendor stalls and markets could be the main reasons for traffic congestion on the highway
The road crash victim has been identified as a worker of Golden Refit Garments Ltd
The workers are demanding compensation, including support for the family members of the deceased worker, and the immediate arrest of the truck driver
