In spite of a government directive given in December 2023 for increasing minimum wages in the readymade garment (RMG) sector, nearly one third of factories have failed to implement a revised pay scale, according to a new study.
Even after half a century of independence, most of the working people in Bangladesh are far from enjoying fundamental workers' rights.
Despite the five-year minimum wage review cycle, there seems to be no preparation on the factory owners’ end
The workers protesting for a minimum wage of Tk 25,000, but those in power are concocting ways to thwart this mission.
The debate over wage increase has risen at a time when the majority of people in the country are suffering due to skyrocketing commodity prices
The absence of official commemorations and limited reference of Rana Plaza in national policy documents raise concerns about the commitment to bring about structural changes in our RMG industry.
A gazette will be published today or by tomorrow
India's parliament passes a "historic" law to guarantee a minimum wage to hundreds of millions of workers, but labour activists say it has not gone far enough to protect those in the informal sector.
Myanmar has set a minimum wage of 3,600 kyat ($2.80) for an eight-hour work day.
A gazette will be published today or by tomorrow
India's parliament passes a "historic" law to guarantee a minimum wage to hundreds of millions of workers, but labour activists say it has not gone far enough to protect those in the informal sector.
Myanmar has set a minimum wage of 3,600 kyat ($2.80) for an eight-hour work day.
