Workers block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding extended Eid holiday

Workers from Utah Knitting & Dyeing Ltd in Gazipur halted production and blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway Thursday morning. Over 100 employees demanded their holiday match the government’s five-day Eid-ul-Fitr break starting March 29. The protest caused severe traffic congestion as police negotiated with workers and factory management to resolve the situation.READ FULL