Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury today said the government is working sincerely to improve the welfare and facilities of workers.
“Facilities for labourers and workers have been increased compared to the past. The government is sincerely working for the welfare of workers,” he said.
The minister made the remarks while addressing a special law and order meeting at the Circuit House here this afternoon.
Habiganj Deputy Commissioner GM Sarfaraz presided over the meeting.
Ariful Haque said the election of tea garden workers would be held soon and the government would take necessary measures to ensure a proper process.
He also warned that any conspiracy against tea workers would be dealt with strictly.
Lawmaker Alhaj GK Gaus, Sylhet Divisional Commissioner Md Mashiur Rahman, DIG of Sylhet Range Dr Zillur Rahman, Commander of Habiganj 55 Battalion Lt Col Tanzilur Rahman and Habiganj Superintendent of Police Tarek Mahmud, along with heads of different government offices, also addressed the meeting.
