Spectrum collapse victims' families get compensation
UNB, Dhaka
The families of 16 more garment workers, who were killed in the nine-storied Spectrum Sweater Factory collapse in Savar, received Tk 79,000 each as compensation yesterday.State Minister for Labour and Employment Aman Ullah Aman distributed the cheques at a function at the BGMEA conference room in the morning. With this, families of 40 victims have so far received compensation. Family members of 24 other victims received compensation in the first phase on May 3. BGMEA President Annisul Haque chaired the function where President of Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kutub Uddin Ahmed was present as special guest. Speaking on the occasion, the minister assured the BGMEA leaders to actively consider their proposal for developing a 'garment village' outside the city corporation area. The function was also addressed, among others, by Chairman of the BGMEA Standing Committee on Safety Measures Ali Azim Khan, Vice-President Md Shahidul Islam, directors SM Mannan, Jalal Uddin Ahmed, Mesbah Uddin Ali and Golam Sarwar Milon.
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