Garment workers of Golden Refit Garments Limited have blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Gazipur Sadar's Bagher Bazar area, protesting the death of their colleague in a road accident.

The demonstration began around 8:00am in front of the factory and escalated to a highway blockade from 9:00am, causing severe traffic disruption.

Industrial police confirmed that workers blocked the highway, bringing traffic to a standstill. Industrial police personnel have been deployed to manage the situation.

Saleh Ahmed, officer-in-charge of Salna Highway Police Station, told The Daily Star that Jannatul's body was sent to Sreepur Upazila Health Complex, where her family members were present. Legal action will be taken accordingly.

The OC added that industrial police are currently in discussions with Golden Refit Garments Limited authorities regarding the incident.

According to protesting workers, Jannatul Ferdous Tamanna, 32, an employee of the garments, was killed in a road accident while crossing the road around 6:00am, the OC confirmed.