Demonstrations by readymade garment (RMG) workers demanding a minimum wage hike entered their third consecutive day in capital Dhaka's Mirpur area on Monday morning, November 2, 2026.
Workers from several apparel units gathered in the Mirpur-14 area and attempted to march toward the high-traffic Mirpur-10 roundabout. However, police personnel deployed along the route intercepted the marchers and chased them away, forcing the workers to retreat into their respective factory premises. Simultaneously, another group of workers attempting to assemble near Mirpur-10 was also dispersed by law enforcement officers. Mirpur Model Police Station Duty Officer Rozina Khatun confirmed that the situation was brought under control quickly without further escalating into violence.
Read nextPrime Minister Tarique Rahman Directs Comprehensive Preparedness and Rapid Rescue Capabilities to Mitigate Earthquake RisksThe unrest originally broke out on Saturday, October 31, as work abstentions inside factories before turning into full-blown street protests on Sunday, November 1. Over the weekend, agitators blocked major arterial roads, vandalized vehicles, set fire to transport units, attacked a fire service vehicle, disrupted Metro Rail operations, and clashed with law enforcement, leading to multiple detentions. Following the weekend clashes, tense calm prevails across Mirpur, with heavy police forces deployed across Mirpur-10, 11, 12, and 14 to maintain public order.
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