Traffic resumes in Tejgaon after 2hrs as Nassa workers end blockade
The blockade had led to congestion on surrounding roads, with long queues of vehicles forming on both sides of the affected route, police say.
After nearly two hours of blockade demanding payment of outstanding wages and other benefits, workers of Nassa Group cleared the main road near Love Road in Dhaka's Tejgaon industrial area this afternoon (16 June), allowing traffic to resume.
Tejgaon Industrial Area Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mahbubur Rahman told Prothom Alo that the protesters were persuaded to leave the road at around 12:30pm.
He said traffic subsequently resumed and the situation is now normal.
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Earlier, workers of readymade garment factories owned by Nassa Group blocked the major road at around 10:15 am, causing severe traffic disruption in Tejgaon and surrounding areas.
According to Tejgaon police, the workers took to the streets to press home their demand for unpaid dues.
The blockade led to congestion on surrounding roads, with long queues of vehicles forming on both sides of the affected route, they said.
At the time, OC Mahbubur said between 100 and 150 workers were participating in the protest.
Police were working to keep the situation under control, he said, adding that discussions with the workers were underway.
Meanwhile, the workers said they are not only seeking unpaid salaries, but also leave encashment, annual increment arrears, notice pay, four months' compensation and full service benefits under labour law.
According to a leaflet issued by workers, from entry-level roles to managers, at Nassa Mainland, covering Nassa Knit, Nassa Apparels and Western Dresses, they demand payment of wages for May; payment of accrued leave encashment for 2025; payment of arrears related to a 2025 annual increment; and settlement of notice pay bills.
The workers are also demanding four months' wages and allowances (equivalent to 120 days) in accordance with the labour law and 100% payment of service benefits for all workers and employees as stipulated by labour regulations.
The leaflet further states that demands related to wages and service benefits should be paid directly in cash at the factories by 20 June 2026.
In addition, the workers called on authorities to refrain from any form of harassment, including police cases, intimidation, threats, demonstrations of force or physical abuse, during the payment process.
Nassa Group has yet to issue a statement in this regard.
