The Bangladesh Government Has Finally Adjusted The Minimum Wage For Textile And Garment Workers.

stay The People's Republic of Bangladesh After two months of demonstrations by textile and garment workers, the Wage Commission, which was temporarily constituted by three representatives of the government, garment manufacturers and trade unions, decided to readjust the minimum wage for garment and garment workers on the 27 day, from 1662.5 Taka (about 162 yuan) per month to 3000 Taka (about 291 yuan) per month, or 80%.

along with China With the increasing cost of labor in Vietnam and other countries, many famous Western low-end clothing brands have moved factories to Bangladesh with lower wage levels, making the textile industry an important economic pillar of the country. Bangladesh's textile exports reached US $1 billion 72 million last month, marking the highest monthly export earning record in 40 years. However, the standard of living of textile workers in Bangladesh in 3 million has not been raised, but on the contrary, there has been a downward trend.

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Monday's meeting was postponed to Tuesday, but the conference decided that the minimum monthly wage of Bangladesh garment and garment workers would be raised to 3000 Taka.

The members of the wage committee finally set the minimum monthly salary. They visited the Ministry of labour and submitted the draft proposal. On Tuesday afternoon, after the three party meeting was held in the office of the Wage Commission, the members made a decision.

However, Garments and garments The latest wage structure of workers will be officially announced in July 29th. In addition, the Minister of labour has promised to consider the interests of workers in determining the structure of wages.

The clothing and clothing sector contributed about 80% of Bangladesh's US $8 billion exports, though workers often go to the streets demanding higher wages and other allowances. The minimum monthly wage is 1662.50 Taka.

In fact, Premier Sheikh Hasina recently told parliament that the wages of garment workers are not enough, and the current wage level is inhumane.