London Correspondent: The government must take immediate and effective measures to address the ongoing crisis and labour unrest in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector, while safeguarding the industry against alleged domestic and international conspiracies to undermine it, Maulana Sadikur Rahman, president of the South Branch of Khelafat Majlis UK, has said.He warned that the garment industry, a major driving force of Bangladesh’s economy and a source of livelihood for millions of workers, must not be allowed to fall into instability.“Conspiracies to destroy Bangladesh’s garment industry are not new. Certain vested interest groups, both at home and abroad, are actively working against this vital sector,” he said, calling on the government to take firm action to protect the industry in the interest of the country's economic development and progress.Maulana Sadikur Rahman made the remarks while addressing an executive meeting of Khelafat Majlis UK South Branch at the organisation’s office in London at 8:00pm local time on Sunday (November 8).Emphasising the importance of the RMG sector, he described it as the backbone of Bangladesh’s economy and a vital source of employment and income for millions of workers.He stressed that protecting the industry should go hand in hand with ensuring workers’ legitimate rights. At the same time, he urged the authorities to take strong measures against any provocation or conspiracy that could create instability in the sector.The meeting was chaired by Maulana Sadikur Rahman and conducted by the branch’s General Secretary, Maulana Abdul Karim Mamrokhani.It reviewed the organisation’s activities over the past two months and discussed detailed plans and organisational decisions to make the centrally announced 'Dawati Pakhya' (outreach campaign) a success.Among others, Hafiz Maulana Enamul Haque, Abdul Karim Ubaid, Hafiz Maulana Kamrul Hasan Khan, Maulana Ataur Rahman Zakir, Maulana Tayidul Islam, Maulana Abdul Ahad, Maulana Fuzael Ahmad Nazmul, Maulana Jabir Ahmad and Maulana Ashraful Mawla attended the meeting.