1. Bangladeshi garment workers protest violently over wages in Dhaka & Gazipur

Bangladeshi garment workers protest violently over wages in Dhaka & Gazipur

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  • Thousands of garment workers protested in Dhaka and Gazipur, demanding higher salaries.
  • • Workers demanded a minimum monthly salary of 30,000 taka, up from 12,500 taka.
  • Protests led to clashes with police, damaged property and temporary factory closures.
  • Police used tear gas, while Border Guard Bangladesh was deployed to control the unrest.

Source: unb.com.bd

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