Concern over laid-off jute mills, workers
Staff Correspondent
Different socio-political organisations on Thursday expressed grave concern over laying-off the jute mills at Khalishpur in Khulna and demanded immediate payment of due salaries and arrears of the workers and their alternative employment. They also urged the government to review its decision on humanitarian ground. In a joint statement, Karmojibi Nari (KN) President Shirin Akhter and General Secretary Sharmin Kabir said a disaster will happen if the workers are not paid their due salaries. Leaders of Sramik Karmachari Oikya Parishad (Skop) said laying-off the jute mills will cause huge unemployment and a decline in country's jute industry. Bangladesh Trade Union Kendra President Wajedul Islam Khan said the decision to lay off the jute mills doesn't preserve national interest. Leaders of Jatiya Samajtantrik Sramik Jote urged the concerned ministry and Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) to review their decision on humanitarian ground.
| 
