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File photo of workers at a readymade garment factory in Dhaka. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Between a rock and a hard place: Why are RMG workers prompting constant debate?

Are Bangladesh’s apparel workers really underpaid? If so, how much more should they get? And how feasible is it for factory owners to raise the wages without suffering losses or making a serious...

A file photo of workers’ protests. Photo: TBS

Fresh protests in Ashulia as RMG workers now demand Tk25,000 minimum wage

Pay workers' wages, bonuses before Eid-ul-Adha: NHRC urges factories

Pay workers' wages, bonuses before Eid-ul-Adha: NHRC urges factories

Govt employees voice 7-point demand including pay hike

Govt employees voice 7-point demand including pay hike

Representational image. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

One-fourth of factories delay March salaries, Eid bonus outstanding for 4.62%

Representational image of a textile mill. Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed/TBS

Gazette issued with Tk10,000 minimum wage for textile workers, labour leaders unhappy

A textile factory. File photo: TBS

Textile workers' minimum wage set at Tk10,000

Average wage not higher than in 2011: Aussie university professor

Average wage not higher than in 2011: Aussie university professor

File Photo: Mumit M/TBS

How long can the RMG industry sustain on low wages?

The Minimum Wage Board on 6 November for the readymade garment sector has finalised Tk12,500 as the minimum wage for the sector, in line with the proposal of factory owners and almost half short of what the protesting workers have been demanding. Photo: TBS

Tk12,500 set as minimum RMG sector wage

File photo of BGMEA President Faruque Hassan

BGMEA warns to shut production on ‘No work, no pay’ basis

Photo: Mumit M

National Wage Policy in the making to ensure fair pay for all

Following the principle of SDGs, the apparel industry can further develop. Photo: Mumit M

Major US brands urge PM Hasina to review minimum RMG wage