The Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) sought sufficient security measures to keep stability in the garment sector until Eid-ul-Fitr.

A seven-member team from BGMEA called on Home Adviser, Maj Gen (retd) MA Matin at his office in Dhaka yesterday.

The team, led by BGMEA President Anwar-Ul-Alam Chowdhury, informed the

adviser that sporadic incidents of violence were taking place in large garment factories in different areas, which might take a serious turn any time.

The BGMEA chief said at the meeting the industry leaders demanded security measures from the government so that order and smooth running of the factories can be maintained, adding that the leaders also requested the adviser to convene a special meeting with

commerce and labour advisers to ensure security in garment factories.

"Unrest still prevails in the garment sector which we don't want to see flaring up during the month of Ramadan,” The BGMEA president told The Daily Stat.

Leaders of the apex body of the garment factory owners also expressed their concern to the adviser over the continual violence and unrest in the industry.