The factory management said the closure decision came after workers went on a strike demanding an 'arbitrary' wage structure.

Fakir Aktaruzzaman, managing director of the export-oriented factory, said, "We have shut down the factory when the workers said they would not work until their demand is met."

"However, all dues of the workers will be cleared," he said.

Meanwhile, workers in a press statement said they were forced to go on strike as the management ignored their demand and threatened them.

Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) at a press conference on Wednesday said some so-called labour leaders are misleading the workers.