UNB, Dhaka :
Imarat Nirman Sramik Union Bangladesh (INSUB), a platform of construction workers, on Wednesday formed a human chain in front of the Jatiya Press Club here protesting price hike of construction materials.
Claiming construction industry as a significant sector, the protesters urged the government to protect the industry through reducing the prices of construction materials. Speaking as the
chief guest, General Secretary of JSD Nazmul Haque Prodhan said the sudden price hike of building materials is unexpected.
Demanding action against syndicates who are responsible for the price spiral, he also urged the government to control the price hike ahead of Ramadan, Eid and election. Special guest Dr Wazedul Islam Khan said development of the country is not possible leaving construction workers behind. Speakers said construction workers are losing their jobs due to the price hike of construction materials and the industry is being affected as well.
Imarat Nirman Sramik Union Bangladesh (INSUB), a platform of construction workers, on Wednesday formed a human chain in front of the Jatiya Press Club here protesting price hike of construction materials.
Claiming construction industry as a significant sector, the protesters urged the government to protect the industry through reducing the prices of construction materials. Speaking as the
chief guest, General Secretary of JSD Nazmul Haque Prodhan said the sudden price hike of building materials is unexpected.
Demanding action against syndicates who are responsible for the price spiral, he also urged the government to control the price hike ahead of Ramadan, Eid and election. Special guest Dr Wazedul Islam Khan said development of the country is not possible leaving construction workers behind. Speakers said construction workers are losing their jobs due to the price hike of construction materials and the industry is being affected as well.
