DHAKA: State Minister for Home Affairs Ministry on Tuesday categorically said the law enforcement agency would take stern action against the miscreants involved in vandalism and sabotage in readymade garment sector.

He also said the police administration has already been given directives in this regard.  

The ruling Awami League lawmaker came up with the assertion in the afternoon.

Earlier, leaders of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) held meeting with Home Minister MK Alamgir and higher authorities of Labor Ministry and officers of intelligence agencies.   

The meeting started at around 12:30pm at home ministry amid continuous workers’ unrest in Ashulia and adjacent garment hubs.

In the meeting, BGMEA leaders sought garment’s safety from the government.

BGMEA sources also said owners of apparel industries sought home minister’s intervention to control the unrest.

BDST: 1635 HRS, NOV 19, 2013
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