Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Authorities have announced holidays at 29 new garment factories in different areas of Gazipur, including Kaliakair, amid worker protests pushing for different demands, including a minimum wage of Tk 30,000.

Thirteen factories announced the decision on Saturday night and another 16 on Sunday morning.

Gazipur Industrial Police Superintendent of Police Amjad Hossain told bdnews24.com that when workers tried to protest in some areas on Sunday morning, they were "removed".

"Last night (Saturday night), 13 factories had announced they would be closed on Sunday. This morning, 16 more factories have announced holidays."

Workers arriving at the factory in the morning left after seeing the closure notices on the gates of these...