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Bangladesh forms wage board as garment workers keep up protests

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On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Bangladesh established a wage review board in response to ongoing protests by garment workers in Dhaka and surrounding areas who are demanding higher wages due to inflation. Despite the government's efforts to address the issue through dialogue with labor leaders and factory owners, thousands of workers continued their demonstrations, resulting in confrontations with police using tear gas and sound grenades. Workers currently earn approximately 13,000 taka ($106) monthly but are demanding wages around 30,000 taka to cover increasing living costs.

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As of November 2, 2026, thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers are continuing to protest and clash with police in Dhaka and other industrial hubs for a significant wage increase. Despite the government's announcement on November 1st to form a new wage board including representatives from labor, factory owners, and the government, protests have persisted into their third day. Workers demand a monthly minimum wage of 30,000 taka ($243), up from the current rate of 12,500 taka, citing rising living costs and inflation. The ready-made garment sector, which employs over 4 million people in Bangladesh, is facing disruptions as factories have reopened but remain on edge due to ongoing protests that could erupt again.

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Bangladesh Board Dhaka Labour the Bangladesh Centre for Workers Solidarity

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Dhaka GPE · 3× Bangladesh GPE · 2× Board ORG · 2× AFP ORG · 1× Akhter PERSON · 1× Ariful Haque Choudhury PERSON · 1× Kalpona Akhter PERSON · 1× Labour ORG · 1× the Bangladesh Centre for Workers Solidarity ORG · 1× the United States GPE · 1×

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The new wage board includes representatives of the government, workers, and factory owners. "For the last three days, we have been discussing this issue with labour leaders and factory owners," Labour Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury said at a news conference in Dhaka.

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2026-11-01 · The Hindu

Bangladesh forms wage board as garment workers keep up protests · assertive framing

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Bangladesh formed a new board on Sunday (November 1, 2026) to review the minimum wage for garment workers, as authorities sought to quell protests that have disrupted key industrial hubs around Dhaka. asserted

that → form → Dhaka

Despite the move, thousands of workers continued demonstrations in industrial areas around Dhaka on Sunday (November 1, 2026), leading to clashes with police who fired tear gas and sound grenades. asserted

who → continue → gas

The garment sector is the backbone of Bangladesh's export-driven economy, employing millions of workers and generating the bulk of the country's foreign earnings. asserted

sector → drive → earnings

Choudhury → include → Dhaka

"A coterie seeking to destabilise the government and cause public suffering has been exploiting our workers," he added, as he announced the new Board and urged workers to return to factories. asserted

he → seek → factories

Labour leaders said their grievances extended beyond the creation of the Board, citing inflation and rising household expenses. asserted

grievances → say → inflation

Workers currently earn about 13,000 taka ($106) a month, according to Kalpona Akhter of the Bangladesh Centre for Workers Solidarity. uncertain

Workers → earn → Solidarity

"This time we are demanding a bit more than 30,000 taka, considering inflation and the rising cost of living," Mr. Akhter told AFP. asserted

Akhter → demand → AFP

Thousands of factories across the country produce clothing including T-shirts, jeans, and sweaters for major retailers in Europe and the United States. asserted

Thousands → produce → Europe

The industry is also seeking to expand beyond its traditional markets, having recently secured greater access to Japan while exploring new export destinations as it competes with regional rivals such as Vietnam. asserted

it → seek → Vietnam