Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Eight factories operated by Pacific Group in the Chattogram EPZ have been declared closed indefinitely following worker protests.

On Thursday night, the owners said the factories had been closed under Section 12(2) of the EPZ Labour Act 2019.

The factories closed are Pacific Jeans-1, Pacific Jeans-2, Pacific Attire, Pacific Accessories, Pacific Workwears, Universal Jeans, HT Fashion, and Jeans 2000.

Pacific Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) Suhrid Chowdhury told bdnews24.com, "The factory was declared closed after the workers protested on Thursday. The owner announced the indefinite closure of the factory of the factory. It will take effect from Saturday."

Workers protested in front of various factories of the Paci...