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60 RMG factories shut in Ashulia, Gazipur
Operations were suspended at 60 readymade garment factories in Savar, Ashulia, and Gazipur on Wednesday due to worker protests over
Asia-Pacific reaches social protection milestone despite challenges
The Asia-Pacific region reached a significant milestone in social protection in 2023, with over half (53.6 per cent) of its
Clashes in Ashulia leave one RMG worker dead
A readymade garment worker was shot dead in Ashulia, while four others were injured during clashes between labourers and law
ILO recommends five reforms for Bangladesh’s RMG sector
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has identified five key areas for reform, including changes to wage structures and policies, alongside
51 RMG factories suspend operations amid labour unrest
At least 51 readymade garment factories, mostly located in Ashulia, suspended operations on Saturday, primarily after lunch, as workers protested
Labour situation improves as RMG owners agree to workers’ demands
Production resumed in most industrial units in the Ashulia and Gazipur areas on Wednesday, following an improvement in the labour
Tk 14,000 proposed as minimum wage for cold storage workers
The wages for workers in the cold storage sector are set to rise 12 years after the last rivision, as
Female RMG worker killed in Ashulia
A female readymade garment worker was killed during a clash between workers in the Zirabo area of Ashulia on Tuesday.
Labour unrest leads to 15-20 pc cancellation of export orders
Labour ministry adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan on Thursday acknowledged both the conspiracies and legitimate grievances fueling labor unrest. He
Bangladesh faces high climate risk, low social protection: ILO
Social protection is vital for mitigating the impacts of climate change, yet Bangladesh, which is heavily affected by the climate
