Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has accused a labour organisation linked to an opposition party of leading garment-sector unrest.

Speaking in parliament on Wednesday, he alleged that large sums of money are being channelled from across the border to fuel the agitation.

He also claimed the government has evidence linking fugitive ministers, lawmakers and leaders of the ousted government to the turmoil.

Salahuddin said the unrest was being stoked by "ousted fascist forces" and their local allies, exploiting workers' hardship amid rising living costs.

He said global conflicts had driven up fuel and other prices, making it harder for workers to meet household expenses.

The groups were taking advantage of the situation to...