Dhaka, March 21 -- Workers across the country have received their wages and Eid bonuses on time this year, ensuring a smooth and stress-free Eid, said Prime Minister's Adviser Mahdi Amin.

In a Facebook post on Friday night, he said, "For many years, a familiar picture would emerge before Eid, with a sense of anxiety across the country. Labour unrest, unpaid wages, road blockades and uncertainty over returning home had almost become the norm."

However, Mahdi said the situation has changed this year, with most workers in export-oriented industries, including the garment sector, receiving their salaries and bonuses in advance. "Smile of relief and satisfaction can be seen on the faces of working people."

He said said almost all factories ...