Bangladesh Government Finally Adjusted The Minimum Wage Of Textile And Garment Workers

stay The People's Republic of Bangladesh After more than two months of demonstrations and demonstrations by textile and garment workers, the "Wage Committee" temporarily formed by the government, garment manufacturers and trade union representatives finally decided to adjust the minimum wage of garment workers on the 27th, increasing by 80% from the current monthly minimum wage of 1662.5 Taka (about 162 yuan) to 3000 Taka (about 291 yuan).

With the increasing human cost in China, Vietnam and other countries, many western well-known low-end Ready to wear brand The textile industry has become an important pillar of the country's economy by moving factories to Bangladesh, where wages are lower. Last month, Bangladesh's textile exports reached 1.072 billion US dollars, the highest monthly export record in 40 years. But 3 million Bangladesh spin The living standard of workers has not improved, but has a downward trend.

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The meeting on Monday was postponed to Tuesday, but the meeting finally decided to raise the minimum monthly wage of garment workers in Bangladesh to 3000 Taka.

The members of the Wage Committee finally determined the minimum monthly wage. They visited the Ministry of Labor and submitted a draft proposal. On Tuesday afternoon, after the tripartite meeting held in the office of the Wage Committee, the members made a decision.

However, the latest wage structure for garment workers will be officially announced on July 29. In addition, the Minister of Labour pledged that the interests of workers would be taken into account when determining the structure of wages.

The garment sector contributes about 80% of Bangladesh's $8 billion export, although workers often go to the streets to ask for higher wages and other allowances. At present, the minimum monthly wage is 1662.50 Taka.

In fact, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina recently told the National Assembly that the wages of garment workers are not enough and the current wage level is inhumane.