Wage protests force hundreds of garment factories to close
Hundreds of garment factories in Bangladesh have closed due to violent protests by workers demanding a significant increase in the minimum monthly wage. Workers cite the rising cost of living and inflation as primary drivers for their demands, while the government has formed a board to review wage structures.
Why it matters
As Bangladesh is the world's second-largest garment exporter, prolonged unrest threatens global supply chains for major brands like H&M and Uniqlo.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Mukimul Ahsan , BBC Bangla and Koh Ewe Garment workers in Bangladesh stage protests to demand higher wages Hundreds of garment factories in Bangladesh have been forced to close after days-long protests by workers demanding higher wages.
On Sunday, protests in the capital Dhaka turned violent with protesters blocking roads, vandalising factories and setting vehicles on fire. They also clashed with police, who fired tear gas to disperse them. Police later said that dozens of protesters had been arrested.
Workers are demanding a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka ($242; £180), more than double the current standard, citing rising costs of living.
Bangladesh's textile industry employs around four million workers and manufactures garments for major global brands including H&M, Primark and Uniqlo.
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