GAZIPUR: Readymade garment workers blockaded Dhaka-Tangail highway demanding minimum wage Tk 8,000 as salary.
The blockade programme was started 2:30pm and continued till 3:15pm on Saturday.
Witnesses said thousands workers blockaded Dhaka-Tangail highway in Konabari area to meet their demand immediately.
On information, police rushed in brought the situation under control by charging batons.
Konabari Police Outpost Rabiul Islam said the situation is now under control and vehicles movement became normal.
BDST: 1710 HRS, NOV 02, 2013
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