The authorities of Korean Export Processing Zone will give compensation to family members of the workers of Karnaphuli Sportswear Industries who, was killed and were injured during Thursday’s clash.
The EPZ authorities announced closure of the factory for indefinite period.
The police filed a case with Karnaphuli police station accusing about 5,000-6,000 unknown workers in connection with the clash.
Saifee Anwarul Azim, public relation officer of Korean EPZ, told the Dhaka Tribune that the EPZ authorities would provide Tk six lakh to family members of each deceased worker while the injured officials, employees and workers would get Tk one lakh.
Mohammed Mohiuddin, officer-in-charge of Karnaphuli police station, said Sub-Inspector Md Saifuzzaman had lodged a case with the police station accusing about 5000-6000 unidentified workers in connection with the incident.
The workers of Karnaphuli Sportswear Industries of Youngone Group, which own the Korean EPZ, locked in a clash with the law enforcers during demonstration demanding proper implementation of newly announced wage board for garment workers.
A female worker Parvin Akhter was killed and 20 others, including five police officers, were injured in the clash between law enforcers and the workers in the afternoon.
The agitated workers of the factory also set a warehouse of the factory on fire and vandalised machines during the clash.
