RMG workers-police clash near Press Club

The police and RMG workers are locked into a clash at the National Press Club area of the city.

The workers from several RMG factories in Gazipur went to the Shram Bhaban demanding their due wages for the last three months, Eid bonus and arrear for maternal leaves Tuesday morning.

They brought out a procession and moved towards the secretariat from there. As the procession reached near the Press Club, police obstructed them. At one point, police charged batons and dispersed the workers.

Later, the agitated RMG workers hurled brickbats towards the police. Following that, police fired tear shells and sound grenades to disperse the agitated people.

Several RMG workers were injured in the clash. However, their identities could be confirmed immediately.

Police officials said there is a ban on meetings and assemblies in the secretariat areas. However, the protesting workers gathered there and hurled brickbats towards the secretariat. Later, police intervened and dispersed them.