Narayanganj, March 5 -- A total of 21 factories have closed in Narayanganj, leaving hundreds of workers unemployed in the past seven months.

As a result, they now face a financial crisis and are protesting for the reopening of the factories and payment of overdue wages.

According to sources, the closures have occurred for three primary reasons. Many factory owners shut down operations due to a financial crisis and a lack of purchase orders.

Besides, some factories owned by people with ties to the Awami League were targeted in violent protests, including vandalism and arson, due to their political affiliations. Finally, some factories owned by businessmen connected to the previous Awami League government have fallen into disrepair, with...