Prime Minister's Adviser Mahdi Amin has warned that attempts by banned political groups to create instability by exploiting labor protests will not succeed.
The Prime Minister's Office spokesperson also said those involved in violence, vandalism and sabotage would be brought to justice.
In a post on his verified Facebook page on Monday, Mahdi urged ordinary workers not to be misled by misinformation, rumors or provocations.
He said the government would always support workers in realizing their legitimate and fair rights, keeping in mind the realities of the garment sector.
The progress of the industry is closely linked to the lives, livelihoods and employment of millions of people, as well as the country's overall economic prosperity, he added.
"We believe that constructive and comprehensive discussions can help determine a fair, logical and balanced minimum wage for workers," Mahdi Amin said.
"However, it is concerning that, despite positive initiatives to determine wages in a timely manner, certain groups are trying to create instability in the garment industry."
He said attempts to divert workers' wage demands towards other agendas through incitement and sabotage by associates of the ousted autocratic regime are unacceptable.
Attacks on factories, arson, vandalism of police vehicles and outposts, and assaults on transport and infrastructure are against workers' own interests, he said.
He added that evidence emerged of fugitive groups attempting to infiltrate labor movements and create unrest.
Mahdi Amin said factory damage or closures would hurt workers the most, leading to increased unemployment, lower export earnings and serious consequences for the national economy.
While workers' rights to raise legitimate demands must be protected, no opportunity should be given to terrorism, vandalism or the destruction of the industrial sector, he said.
