The government has taken an initiative to request the Interpol to issue a ‘red notice’ against the owners of three garment factories – TNZ Group, Dird Group and Roar Fashion Ltd – for their alleged negligence in clearing the dues of workers and their prolonged stay abroad.

The accused are Shahadat Hossain Shamim, Managing Director of TNZ Group, Dird Group’s Chairman Ittemad Ud Doula and Managing Director Nabil Ud Doula, and Roar Fashion’s Managing Director Mamunul Islam.

The move comes in response to a case filed at the labour court in Gazipur and the 1st and 3rd labour courts in Dhaka, according to the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Labour and Employment Adviser Brigadier General (retd) Dr M Sakhawat Hossain said, “We are committed to ensuring workers’ rightful claims. Those who act unjustly toward workers will face strict action. Legal steps against the accused are going on for violating labour rights and relevant laws.”

The government aims to bring the accused back to the country to ensure the payment of the outstanding wages and benefits owed to workers, he added.

Following an application by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, the Interpol wing of the Police Headquarters sent a request to Interpol authorities seeking red notices against the factory owners.

Lutfey Siddiqui, the Chief Adviser`s special envoy on international affairs said, “Negligent or non-cooperative behavior by factory owners regarding workers’ lawful rights will not be tolerated. There must be consequences for such actions. I appreciate the firm stance taken by the Labour Adviser.”

Source: UNB