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“Bangladesh garment-makers threaten to quit wage talks”
“Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest garment exporter after China, producing clothes for major international brands like Fruit of the Loom, Levi Strauss and VF Corp, whose labels include Vans, Timberland and The North Face.”
Bangladesh garment-makers threaten wage talks amid unrest
Key points
- Bangladesh is the world's second-largest garment exporter after China.
- Wage unrest began in October, with protests including property damage and torching vehicles.
- BGMEA and BKMEA threaten to reconsider wage talks if factories aren't protected.
- Workers seek a minimum wage of 30,000 taka, a 140% increase from 12,500 taka.
- 147 factories were closed on Saturday in Savar, Ashulia and Gazipur amid disruptions.
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