Economy

Proposal to set minimum wage for garment workers at Tk 32,000

Dhaka Magazine Desk Published: Monday, 09 November 2026 1 min read
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These proposals were presented at the second meeting of the wage board at Segunbagicha in the capital on Monday (November 9). Babul Akhtar presented the written proposal on behalf of the workers' representatives.

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At the meeting, a representative of the owners claimed that workers of seven factories did not join work even after salaries were paid.

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After the meeting, it was announced that the new wage structure is planned to take effect from December. Accordingly, workers will receive new salaries in January.

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Meanwhile, various workers' organizations staged a rally in front of the wage board office at noon on Monday, demanding an acceptable wage in the new pay structure.

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