4 labs of industrial owners in Chittagong to test the corona of workers
BGMEA, an association of industrial owners, is setting up four labs in Dhaka and Chittagong to test garment workers' corona. They will also set up a separate isolation center for women workers. Former president of BGMEA MP Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin said the process of importing lab equipment has started on the basis of discussions with higher levels of government.
Across the country in unannounced lockdowns to prevent coronary infections. However, in the interest of the economy, the government has allowed export-oriented industries to operate on a limited scale. Garment workers are at risk of infection as it is a labor intensive industry. Meanwhile, corona of some workers in Savar, Gazipur and Narayanganj has been identified.
BGMEA wants to test as many workers as possible to reduce the risk. For this, labs are being set up in Gazipur, Chandra, Narayanganj and Chittagong. Besides, two to three booths will be set up in these 4 areas to collect samples. More than two and a half thousand samples will be tested daily. BGMEA is working with the government to meet the demand for skilled manpower to run the lab.
Garment industry entrepreneur MP Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin said workers were being tested to reduce corona risk. Now 4 labs are being set up. BGMEA is working with the government to meet the demand for skilled manpower to run the lab. Initiatives have also been taken to set up separate isolation centers for women workers. Business leaders are talking to various government and non-government organizations to determine the location. Initially, discussions are underway with the government to make a government facility in Gazipur an isolation center.
Entrepreneurs also said that as part of the Yadi plan to improve the long-term livelihood of workers, initiatives are being taken to develop health protection and sanitation systems in residential areas as well