Dhaka, May 7 -- In response to recent protests of a group of former seasonal workers at BAT Bangladesh's Green Leaf Threshing Plant in Kushtia for various demands, the company has said steps have already been taken to address most of the demands where appropriate.

"Steps have already been taken to address most of the demands where appropriate in order to achieve an effective end to the current disruption," the company said in a statement.

"The ongoing labour unrest has delayed the start of operations at the seasonal factory in Kushtia, causing significant financial losses. This disruption puts both the company's export commitments and local production at risk."

"However, based on BAT Bangladesh's legal interpretation, the remaining few...