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Bangladeshi garment workers protest for doubled wages, clashing with police · 1 source tracked

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Thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh have initiated widespread protests, demanding a significant increase in their monthly minimum wage, which is more than double their current earnings. The demonstrations, which have spread across industrial hubs like Gazipur and Mirpur, have led to clashes with police and disruptions to major highways. The garment sector is a critical component of Bangladesh's economy, representing over 80% of its export earnings and employing approximately 4 million people. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Tempers fray as thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers protest for pay hike

    Thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers blocked a major highway and clashed with police on Monday, demanding a monthly minimum wage more than double current pay, as protests spread across industrial hubs. Bangladesh is the world’s second-biggest garment exporter behind China, ma…

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