Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- The Grameenphone Terminated and Rights-Deprived Workers Unity Council has accused Grameenphone (GP) Limited of conducting "unlawful" layoffs and violating workers' labour rights. The council claims that the company's actions have led to unjust treatment of its employees.

Council's Convener Abu Sadat Mohammad Shoaib brought the allegations against the company at a press conference at the Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka and demanded justice.

He accused Grameenphone of exploiting loopholes in the law to consistently deny workers their rights.

While the company positions itself as law-abiding, Shoaib alleged that it has been subtly violating labour laws withholding workers' dues, wrongfully terminating employees, and misusing ...