Garment workers return after protests
Summary
Bangladesh’s garment workers largely returned to work after days of wage protests, though some factories remained closed and isolated demonstrations continued. The wage board has agreed to raise minimum pay in the sector, with a new wage to be announced in December and take effect in January.
Key Points
- Bangladesh’s garment workers mostly resumed work after days of protests over low wages.
- The wage board agreed to raise minimum pay in the country’s key export sector, with the new rate due in December and January.
- Some factories in Narayanganj, Gazipur and Ashulia remained affected by closures and isolated demonstrations.
- Workers had demanded a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka, far above the current 12,500 taka.
