Arrears main reason behind unrest

Source: The Daily Star (Bangladesh)

Dhāka : Bangladesh | about 1 month ago

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Refayet Ullah Mirdha, back from Tongi Non-payment of arrears over the last three months was one of the major reasons behind yesterday's unrest among garment workers, said agitating labourers...The workers alleged that the authorities of Nippon Garments Ltd, an exporter of woven garment, announced...

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