Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- Garment workers demanding higher wages have occupied the Dhaka-Tangail highway in Gazipur's Kaliakair Upazila, bringing traffic to a standstill in both directions.

The protest began around 8:30am on Saturday in the Chandra Palli Bidyut area, leaving travellers stranded.

Workers from seven to eight nearby factories joined the demonstration, according to Md Amjad Hossain, superintendent of Gazipur Industrial Police.

"The workers are protesting amid rumours of a death, but their main demand is higher wages," he said.

"Workers from seven to eight nearby factories have taken to the streets. Traffic on the highway has been halted for half an hour."

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