Wage protests force hundreds of Bangladesh garment factories to close
Summary
Hundreds of garment factories in Bangladesh have closed during protests over wages, with about 670 suspending operations on Monday. Workers are seeking a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka, more than double the current standard, as demonstrations and clashes with police continued in Dhaka and nearby manufacturing areas.Key Facts
- Workers are demanding a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka, compared with current pay of about 13,000 taka for many garment workers.
- Protests in Dhaka turned violent on Sunday, with road blockades, factory vandalism, vehicle fires and clashes with police.
- Police said at least 29 protesters had been arrested by Monday.
- About 670 factories suspended operations on Monday, and hundreds were expected to remain closed on Tuesday.
- The government established a board to review wages and held an emergency meeting to address the unrest.
- Bangladesh's garment sector employs about four million people and generates nearly $40 billion a year, around 10% of the country's GDP.
- Bangladesh is the world's second-largest garment exporter after China, supplying brands including H&M, Primark and Uniqlo.
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