Dhaka, March 18 -- Workers at a food manufacturing factory in Gazipur city have staged a demonstration on the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway, demanding overdue wages and holiday bonuses ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.

The demonstration, led by employees of Fu-wang Foods Ltd in the city's Hotapara area, caused significant traffic disruptions and distress for commuters on Tuesday.

According to the police, the workers occupied the road from 9:00am to 9:45am before dispersing upon receiving assurances from authorities that their demands would be addressed.

Factory employees said that salary disputes with management have become a routine occurrence in the lead-up to Eid each year.

This time, they claim, wages for January and February remain unpaid, and bo...