Dhaka, Nov. 2 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has alleged that despite the formation of a wage board to determine a minimum wage for garment workers, attempts are being made to spark unrest under the guise of labour protests.

He warned of strict action against such agitators.

The home minister said, "We want to say, in very strong terms - those involved in activities against the interests of workers under the guise of the labour movement, are involved in activities detrimental to law and order, or are involved in various conspiracies to create instability in the country by sparking unrest, they will be put down severely and legal action will be taken against them."

Salahuddin said videos and other evidence will be collected against t...