More than fifty workers at Color & Co. Ltd., a garment factory in Tepirbari area of Sreepur, Gazipur, suddenly fell ill on Tuesday morning, causing panic among staff. The incident began around 10 a.m. when a female worker collapsed on the fifth-floor sewing section, followed by others showing symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, and dizziness. The affected workers were taken to Alhera Hospital at Maona Chowrasta, where most received primary treatment and were later released, while a few remained under observation.

Factory workers said anxiety had persisted since the June 25 death of fellow worker Liza Akter, who died while on duty. The recurrence of illness on the same floor has intensified fear among employees. The cause of the sickness remains unknown. A brief dispute occurred when factory officials allegedly seized a journalist’s phone, later returned after clarification. Administrative officer Sanjib Kumar Dey stated that workers left the premises out of fear, not due to an official closure.

Police and local administration have launched an investigation. The Upazila Nirbahi Officer confirmed that steps are being taken to ensure medical care and determine the cause of the incident.