Barisal, Oct. 29 -- About 500 workers at Opsonin Saline (OSL) Pharma Ltd in Barishal were simultaneously laid off on Wednesday, sparking protests.

The factory management delivered layoff notices to the employees by post around midday.

Following the notification, unrest broke out among the workers, who gathered in front of the company's Bogra Road facility to protest.

A brief clash occurred between workers and company personnel, but the demonstration subsided after management promised to make a decision by Saturday.

All affected workers were employed in the company's Steripack Department. The protesting employees claimed that the layoffs were issued without any reason. The notices were signed by the company's Deputy Manager of Human Re...