Garment workers in Bangladesh demand more than double their pay and protest
Thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh have been protesting for several days, demanding a minimum wage of 30,000 taka. Demonstrations began in Gazipur and Mirpur, with workers blocking roads and clashes with police. The government formed a six-member wage board to review the demand, with representatives from workers, factory owners, and the government. Unrest forced at least 529 factories to shut down, and dozens declared holidays.
- Garment workers are demanding a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka.
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