Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Labour Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury has said those responsible for the death of garment worker Toufiq Sheikh will be brought to justice as swiftly as possible.

The victim was fatally injured during labour protests demanding an increase in the minimum wage in Gazipur.

Speaking after a meeting at the Secretariat on Wednesday, the minister said: "We are a worker-friendly government. I have assured Toufiq's family that everyone involved in this killing will be brought to justice.

"The relevant authorities have already been instructed to bring them before the law at the earliest possible time."

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