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Bangladesh Garment Workers Stage Violent Protests Over Wage Hike Demands
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 02:36 PM
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In Dhaka, garment workers clashed with authorities, demanding a significant wage increase amid rising living costs.
Bangladesh's largest garment sector has seen a surge in worker unrest as employees in Dhaka staged violent protests demanding higher wages.
The demonstrations began in the early hours of the day, with workers blocking major roads and confronting police forces.
Authorities reported that several workers were injured and a number of police officers sustained minor injuries.
Union representatives say the wage hike requested by the workers is aimed at offsetting inflation and ensuring a living wage for garment employees.
The government has yet to respond formally to the demands, but officials have indicated that negotiations are underway.
The demonstrations began in the early hours of the day, with workers blocking major roads and confronting police forces.
Authorities reported that several workers were injured and a number of police officers sustained minor injuries.
Union representatives say the wage hike requested by the workers is aimed at offsetting inflation and ensuring a living wage for garment employees.
The government has yet to respond formally to the demands, but officials have indicated that negotiations are underway.