Barapukuria miners threaten indefinite strike from Monday

Barapukuria coal mine workers on Saturday warned of an indefinite strike if their 19-point demand is not met by Monday.

Barapukuria Coal Mine Workers Union and Coordination Committee of the affected 20 villages came up with the ultimatum at a press conference following a rally in front of the main gate of the coal mine, reports UNB.

Barapukuria Coal Mine Workers Union president Robiul Islam and convener of the committee Moshiur Rahman Bulbul declared the ultimatum with the 13-point demands of the union and 6-point demand of the committee.

The demands include recruitment of the workers according to the agreement as well as recruitment of at least 40 per cent skilled workers every year and providing gratuity to all workers.

Among others, advisor of the union and president of Parbatipur upazila Awami League Hafizul Islam and general secretary Amzad Hossain were also present at the rally.