Notably, a significant proportion of the factories that suspended production are large-scale units employing substantial numbers of workers.
File photo showing inside a garment factory. Photo: Courtesy
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File photo showing inside a garment factory. Photo: Courtesy
Production at 306 garment factories across the country remained suspended until 11am today (3 November) after workers walked out of their workplaces. Around 700,000 workers are employed at these factories.
According to preliminary data from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), the highest number of factories suspending production were in Gazipur and Mymensingh, where 161 factories employing around 429,000 workers remained closed.
In addition, 93 factories in Ashulia and Zirabo areas of Savar and 52 factories in Mirpur, Dhaka, suspended production.
The BGMEA data showed that 1,828 of the trade body’s 2,134 member factories remained operational on Tuesday. This means around 14% of its member factories had suspended production.
Notably, a significant proportion of the factories that suspended production are large-scale units employing substantial numbers of workers.
No reports of factory closures were received from other industrial areas, including Narayanganj and Chattogram.
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