A female garment worker was killed and twenty others were injured during a clash between two groups of workers near the Mascot Garments factory in the Zirabo area of Ashulia on Tuesday.

The deceased was identified as Rokeya Begum.

According to the Ashulia Industrial Police, the incident occurred when workers on the morning shift arrived at Mascot Garments and found the factory closed for repairs causing tension to rise. 

A clash subsequently broke out between workers from Mascot Garments and employees from two nearby factories. During the conflict, one female worker sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead. 

BDST: 1243 HRS, SEP 17, 2024
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