Garment worker dies in Gazipur road crash; highway blocked in protest

Garment workers blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway for over three hours after a female colleague was killed by a hit-and-run truck in Gazipur’s Hurricane area around 7:45am. The victim died instantly, prompting workers to begin their protest at 8:15am. The blockade caused severe traffic congestion, affecting numerous commuters while police worked to restore order and clear the road.READ FULL