29 Aug 2017 | 05:51 PM UTC
Bangladesh: Workers clash with police in Chittagong August 29
Workers protesting unpaid wages block road and clash with police in Chittagong on August 29
Event
Protesting workers clashed with security personnel in Chittagong on Tuesday, August 29, resulting in at least 15 people injured. At least 400 protesting workers blocked the Chittagong-Hathazari road in front of the jute mill where they work at around 09:00 (local time). The protesters reportedly blocked the street with burning tires and logs. Around 11:00, police reportedly charged the protesters with batons. Police officials reported that the street reopened to traffic around 14:30. Additional protests are possible in the coming days
Context
The workers are protesting six months of unpaid salaries that they are owed by the factory’s management. Union representatives reportedly met with management in the afternoon of August 29, and assured workers that they will be paid before the Eid-al-Adha holiday, which begins on the evening of Thursday, August 31.
Advice
Individuals present in Chittagong are advised to avoid all demonstrations and political gatherings due to the possibility of violence. Adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.