Security has been tightened by law enforcement agencies in several industrial areas of Gazipur amid concerns over worker unrest and possible protests.
Since Wednesday morning, additional police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have been on alert in the Chandra and Palli Bidyut areas of Kaliakair.
Meanwhile, police dispersed workers who attempted to stage protests on the streets in the Banglabazar area of Rajendrapur and the Sardaganj area of Kashimpur.
Following the incidents, several factories declared a holiday.
MM Garments in Konabari, Gazipur, also remained closed on Wednesday. The factory was shut amid worker unrest, preventing employees from reporting to work.
According to police and local sources, workers took to the streets and attempted to stage protests in Banglabazar in Rajendrapur and Sardaganj in Kashimpur on Wednesday morning. After receiving information, police rushed to the locations and dispersed the protesters. The factories concerned subsequently declared a general holiday.
Mohammad Khalilur Rahman, additional superintendent of police in Gazipur, said police reached Banglabazar after workers took to the streets and dispersed them. The factory authorities later declared a holiday.
He said the situation in both areas was currently normal. Law enforcement personnel remained on alert and were monitoring the situation.
Security has also been strengthened in Chandra, Palli Bidyut, Konabari, Kashimpur and other key areas to prevent further untoward incidents in the industrial zones.
Over the past few days, several areas of Gazipur have witnessed protests and clashes, while some factories have declared holidays. These developments have raised concerns about production activities in the industrial sector.
Police said the situation remained under control due to the activities of law enforcement agencies.
