Gazipur: The authorities of ‘Turag Garments Limited’ in Dakhkhin Panishail of the district announced closure of the factory for Saturday following labour unrest. The incident took place just a day after 80 workers of the factory fell sick after drinking ‘contaminated’ water. Meanwhile, three officers of the factory sustained injuries in an attack by the aggrieved workers. Of the injured, two were admitted to Enam Medical College Hospital in Savar in critical condition. Abdullahel Baki, officer-in-charge of Gazipur Industrial Police, said a altercation took place between the workers and factory officials on Saturday morning following the Thursday incident. At one stage, the aggrieved workers launched an attack on the factory officials, leaving them critically injured. On receiving information, police rushed to the spot and took the situation under control. Later, the authorities announced closure of the factory for the day reportedly avoid any further deterioration of the situation. Additional police forces were deployed around the factory to avoid any untoward incidents, the OC added.
