Dhaka, Oct. 11 -- Sirajganj District Bidi Owners and Workers Union formed a human chain in response to a five-point demand including the prohibition of counterfeit bidi and brand rolls.

The human chain programme was held in front of the District's Customs, Excise, and VAT office at 11 am on Monday.

From the human chain they demanded that fake bidi and brand rolls be removed from the market and sought legal actions against illegal bidi factories for evading duty

"The customs authorities should take action against the owners of online-licensed bidi," they added.

The human chain of speakers stated that the significance of the bidi industry to the nation's economy is enormous. This historic, labor-intensive industry generates enormous amo...