Garment workers demanding a Tk 30,000 minimum monthly wage clashed with police in Narayanganj as protests spread across Bangladesh. The wage board has agreed on a December implementation target, with revised salaries expected in January 2027.
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Bangladesh's garment workers are demanding a Tk 30,000 minimum monthly wage as protests disrupt factories and raise concerns about export shipments. A newly formed wage board faces pressure to resolve the dispute.
Bangladesh's garment factories are reopening after widespread disruption, but workers continue demanding a Tk 30,000 monthly minimum wage. A new wage board has begun the review process, leaving the dispute unresolved.
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