Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Police believe that those continuing to protest in Mirpur despite the formation of a wage board for the garment industry have a "hidden agenda", says Towhidul Arif, deputy commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police's (DMP) Public Order Management (POM) South Division.

Speaking near the Mirpur 11 Metro Station around noon on Tuesday, he said: "Some hooligans tried to disrupt everything. They had put up barricades on tge Mirpur-11 road.

"You have seen how firmly we have brought the situation under control. We will take even tougher action if necessary."

Towhidul said those currently taking part in the protests did not appear to be genuine garment workers.

"We suspect that they are out on the streets with a particular...