Dhaka, March 14 -- Workers of a readymade garment factory on Friday morning blocked Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Gazipur to press home their 14-point demand, including Eid and production bonus.

Vehicular movement on the highway remained suspended for one and half hours till 11:30 am, causing suffering of commuters.

Police and locals said workers of SMUG Sweater Ltd in Telipara area started demonstrations inside the factory around 8:00 am.

At one stage at 10:00 am, the protesting workers took to the highway, halting vehicular movement, they said.

The workers alleged that despite years of service, around 1,200 employees of the factory have not received their overtime pay, night shift allowances, maternity leave benefits, or annual bonuse...