Garment workers blocked sections of the Dhaka–Mymensingh highway in Uttara on Thursday morning, disrupting traffic around Azampur and Rajlaxmi. The Daily Star described the action as the fourth consecutive day of demonstrations; Dhaka Tribune reported that workers began blocking the road around 9:30am.
The workers called for higher wages and payment of outstanding wages and other dues. The Daily Star reported that protesters were seeking a Tk30,000 minimum basic salary; Dhaka Tribune also listed timely wage payments and an end to arbitrary layoffs among the demands.
The Business Standard and Dhaka Tribune reported long queues and delays for commuters and passengers. Police were deployed near the highway; Uttara West police told Dhaka Tribune officers were trying to persuade workers to leave the road. These details reflect publisher updates from Thursday morning and may have changed.