Rail-road barricade by jute workers in Sirajganj today

Qawami Jute Mill workers brought out a stick procession in Sirajganj town yesterday demanding payment of arrear salaries. PHOTO: STAR

The demands include payment of arrears salaries and procurement of adequate jute for the mill's operation.

The processionists wielding babboos paraded the main roads of the town before holding a rally at Bazar Station. Mill workers' union leader Abdul Khaleque presided over the meeting.

At the meeting, a rail-road barricade programme for today was announced to press the demands.

Speakers at the rally urged the government to allocate adequate funds to purchase jute to keep the mill running. They said some vested quarters are trying to privatise the mill by stopping production and showing it a losing concern. They warned them and vowed to resist any evil design.

They also demanded immediate payment of all arrears salaries and wages.