Khulna jute mill workers on Thursday protested against the newly-issued government directive ordering a production halt at nine state-owned jute mills under the jurisdiction of Bangladesh Jute Mill Corporation (BJMC).
The demonstration was organized by the state-owned jute mills’ CBA and Non-CBA Unity Council at Khulna Crescent, Platinum, Khalishpur, Star, Daulatpur, Alim, Eastern, Carpeting and JJI Jute Mill.
According to the protesters, a meeting has been called on Saturday in Dhaka to discuss the successful implementation of the government’s decision to halt production at all state-owned jute mills.
Soon after receiving the news, jute mill workers called for a demonstration demanding cancellation of the production halt directive and settlement of their arrears.
BJMC Chairman Abdur Rouf said he couldn't provide any details before the issuance of an official gazette in this regard. "A meeting has been held in this regard at the Home Ministry. We will know more about the directive after a gazette is issued."
