ASHULIA, DHAKA: The scenario of Ashulia was totally different on Friday as garment workers staged a peace rally with police and Home Owners’ Somity.

Thousands of readymade garments workers joined in the peace rally at Fantasy Kingdom in Jamgora area arranged by Lions Club of Dhaka.

In the rally house owners were requested not to increase the house rent ten percent in a year and workers were requested to shun violence in the name of protest.

Meanwhile, workers also welcomed the decision of house owners about not to increase rent.

With Lions Club Regional Branch Chairperson Abu Sahid in the chair, Industrial Deputy Inspector General of Police Morshed, and others were present in the peace rally.

In last few months, RMG workers staged several protest, blocked highways, vandalized vehicles and factories in Ashulia to pres their demand of Tk 8,000 minimum salary.

Finally, the government fixed TK 5,300 as minimum salary.

BDST: 0931 HRS, NOV 22, 2013