The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Bangladesh Garment Sramik Trade Union Kendro yesterday demanded wages for industrial workers in keeping with the price index of essential commodities.

Leaders of the organisation voiced the demand at a discussion and cultural ceremony at Mukti Bhaban in the city's Paltan area.

The organisation arranged the discussion in observance of the May Day.

Its leaders Adv Mantu Ghosh, KM Rahul Amin, Hafizul Islam, Joly Talukder and Nasima Akter, among others, addressed the function, which was chaired by its president Idres Ali

They said development of the labour force is needed for growth of the country's industrial sector.

But, the workers have been facing hardship due to food crisis and price-hike of essentials.

They demanded distribution of rice, pulses, oil and other essentials at subsidised rate through rationing system.

They also urged the government to abandon the proposal to reform the Labour Act in the interest of the labourer, industry and country. The proposal would impede the growth of the industrial production, they noted.

Later, Udichi singers Siddique and Shilpi Akter rendered songs at the cultural function, a press released said.