Dhaka, June 23 -- A slew of 457 industrial units have faced permanent closure during last two years mainly because of shrinking work orders, owners'

financial crisis, labour unrest and energy crisis, sources say.

The latest fall was on Tuesday of twin factories in Gazipur-Unique Designers Ltd and Unique Washing and Dyeing Ltd. Their permanent closure was announced after lying temporarily shut since June 16, citing financial crisis.

The industrial nemesis results in job loss of some 1800 workers, sources in law- enforcing agencies say.

Majority or 398 factories were located in Gazipur, Ashulia and Chattogram industrial belts.

Out of the total closed units, 287 are non-RMG (readymade garment) factories while the rest are affiliated wit...