Dhaka, March 24 -- The government has formed four high-powered panels to resolve and monitor the RMG (readymade garment) and non-RMG sectors' issues including labour unrest involving the factories located mainly in Gazipur district, Ahsulia of Savar, Narayanganj and other places.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) has recently issued a directive in this regard. Every team has four members headed by a joint secretary of the ministry.

The teams have been formed to oversee the issues related to payment of due wages, leave and the overall situation currently existing in the RMG and non-RMG units.

The teams will conduct on-site inspection and monitor the labour situation in the factories in the run up to the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr a...