Gazipur: The government has initiated the process to issue an Interpol red notice against the owners of three garment factories-TNZ Group, Dard Group, and Roar Fashion Ltd-following allegations of their extended stay abroad and failure to ensure due payments to workers.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the individuals facing accusations include Shahadat Hossain Shamim, Managing Director of TNZ Group; Ittemad Ud Doula, Chairman of Dard Group; Nabil Ud Doula, Managing Director of Dard Group; and Mamunul Islam, Managing Director of Roar Fashion Ltd. The government's move is based on cases filed with the Labour Court in Gazipur, and the First and Third Labour Courts in Dhaka, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Brigadier General (Retd) Dr. M Sakhawat Hossain, Adviser to the Ministries of Labour and Employment and Shipping, emphasized, "We are committed to protecting the legitimate rights of workers, and we will take a strict stance against anyone who acts unjustly towards them." He highlighted that legal proceedings are ongoing against the accused over labor rights violations and related allegations, with an aim to bring them back to the country and ensure that pending wages and dues are settled.
Following a request from the Ministry of Labour and Employment to issue red notices against the factory owners and managing directors, a letter signed by the Additional Inspector General (NCB) at the Police Headquarters has been sent to Interpol requesting the issuance of the red notices.
Lutfey Siddiqi, Chief Adviser's Special Envoy for International Affairs, stated, "Negligent or uncooperative behavior by factory owners regarding the rightful claims of workers will not be tolerated. There must be consequences for such actions." He praised the Labour and Employment Adviser for his decisive actions in addressing the issue.