Clashes are ongoing between police and garment workers protesting in Mirpur-11 area of the capital, demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk30,000.
Police are firing sound grenades and tear gas shells to disperse the workers and clear the roads in an attempt to bring the situation under control.
Meanwhile, the workers are throwing bricks and stones at police.
A police constable, Simon, of Pallabi Police Station was injured after being hit by a brick thrown by protesters in the Kalshi area. The attack took place at around 11am.
The clashes began around 10:15am on Tuesday near the Mirpur-11 bus stand.
Police said around 7,000 to 8,000 workers gathered in the area. The confrontation began when police launched an operation to remove them from the roads.
Sporadic chases and counter-chases are currently taking place in the area.
The Mirpur-11 Metro Rail Station has been closed due to the clashes. Separately, police have also come under attack on Kalshi Road in the capital’s Pallabi area.
Speaking about the situation, Pallabi Police Station Officer-in-charge (OC) Jalal Uddin said, “We are not allowing workers to block the roads. We are trying to bring the situation under control. Chases and counter-chases are taking place near the Mirpur-11 bus stand.”
