"Four more held over labour leader Shahidul murder", 13 July 2023

Police have detained four more people for their alleged involvement in the murder of Shahidul Islam, president of the Gazipur branch of the Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation (BGIWF)...

The detainees have been identified as Shohag, 24, Julhash Ali Rocky, 23, Shahinur Islam Shahin, 21, and Raisul Islam Ratan, 19...

On Sunday, police arrested three more people in connection with the murder.

On June 25, there were protests among the workers of the Prince Jacquard Sweater Limited factory over the payment of Eid bonuses and arrears. 

Labour leader Shahidul Islam, along with companions Mostafa, Sharif, and Akkas, visited the factory in the evening.

On their way back after the discussion, they were attacked and beaten up near the factory by the leaders and workers of the opposing labour organization. 

In this violent confrontation, Shahidul Islam, along with four other labour leaders, were injured. 

Locals rushed them to the hospital, where doctors declared Shahidul Islam dead.