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5 RMG factories undergo indefinite shutdown in Gazipur
Notices announcing the decision were posted at the main gates of the factories in the Bagher Bazar area of Gazipur Sadar upazila on Wednesday
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 02 Jul 2026, 09:03 PM
A RMG worker. File Photo
The management of Lithe Group has announced the indefinite closure of five of its garment factories in Gazipur, leaving around 3000 workers unemployed.
Notices announcing the decision were posted at the
main gates of the factories in the Bagher Bazar area of Gazipur Sadar upazila
on Wednesday.
According to the notice, the factories affected are
Apparel-21 Ltd, Fomcom Fashion Ltd, Fomcom Dyeing Ltd, Fomcom Printing Ltd, and
Fomcom Knitting Ltd.
The shutdown notice stated that the factories have been suffering heavy
financial losses due to several factors, including the suspension of gas
supply, a decline in purchase orders, uncertainty over future orders, repeated
labour unrest during the past year, a significant drop in product prices, and
delays in receiving bank financing.
As a result, the owners said they no longer have the
financial capacity to continue operations and have decided to shut down the
factories indefinitely effective Wednesday.
The notice also stated that if favorable conditions
emerge in the future and the factories reopen, priority will be given to
rehiring experienced former employees. It added that workers' outstanding wages
and other dues would be paid in accordance with agreements reached with the relevant
authorities and organisations.
Speaking to The Daily Sun, a company official said
there had been no labour unrest at the factories. “We were working as usual on
the day the factories were closed. Suddenly, the closure notice was posted. We
are supposed to receive our salaries for May and June, although we did receive
our Eid bonus.’
He added that after receiving the notice, few
workers formed a human chain at Shram Bhaban in Dhaka. We have also received an
informal message that discussions regarding salary payments will be held on 5
July,” the official said.
Gazipur Industrial Police Superintendent Amjad
Hossain confirmed the factories had been shut down from Wednesday after the
management cited various operational and financial reasons.
The Daily Sun was also unable to obtain a response
from FM Kabir Mohiuddin, managing director of Lithe Apparels Ltd, despite
repeated phone calls.