Gazipur, June 3 -- At least 20 people, including police personnel, were injured in a chase and counter-chase between RMG workers and law enforcers in Sreepur upazila of Gazipur on Tuesday morning, following the reported suicide of a factory worker.

The unrest began after workers of Jinnat Knitwear Limited, located in the Natun Bazar area, alleged that their colleague Zakir had died by suicide after being denied leave for Eid-ul-Azha.

According to the workers, Zakir had gone to the Human Resources office on Monday seeking leave, but the authorities rejected his request and allegedly mistreated him, leading him to jump off the rooftop of the factory.

Angered by the incident, the workers attempted to vandalise the factory on Tuesday morni...