A worker was shot dead and at least six others injured after army personnel opened fire during protests outside Uttara Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in Nilphamari.
The deceased has been identified as Habibur Rahman Habib. According to locals, workers of the Evergreen Wig Factory had been protesting for several days over unmet demands. On Monday night, factory authorities abruptly shut operations, heightening tensions. This morning, workers gathered in front of the EPZ and attempted to enter the premises. When troops tried to disperse them, clashes broke out and workers reportedly attacked military vehicles. In response, the army opened fire.
The injured were rushed to Nilphamari General Hospital, where doctors declared Habib dead. News of his death triggered a larger gathering of workers, but officials say the situation is now under control.
নীলফামারীর উত্তরা ইপিজেডের সামনে সেনাবাহিনী ও পুলিশের সাথে শ্রমিকদের সংঘর্ষে একজন নিহত হয়েছেন। সেইসাথে গুলিবিদ্ধ হয়েছেন অন্তত ৬ জন।
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