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Janata Jute Mills Ltd in Narsingdi's Palash upazila, a concern of AkijBashir Group, was shut down indefinitely following an attack by agitated workers last year. File Photo: TBS
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Janata Jute Mills in Narsingdi shuts following workers’ unrest

The mill authorities issued a notice of closure today

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Bangladesh

All govt primary schools will remain closed until further notice

Photo: TBS
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