The Bangladesh garment sector has seen a significant update in its wage structure. Today, the government-set wage board received a proposal for a new minimum wage of Tk 12,500 (63% as basic pay) from factory owners, following two weeks of worker protests demanding Tk 23,000. The proposal was confirmed by both Siddiqur Rahman, an ex-BGMEA VP, and representatives of the workers at a delayed Wage Board meeting. The meeting, which started at 12:10 pm, concluded at 1:30 pm.
In response to the proposal, Monnujan Sufian announced the new minimum wage at a press conference in Dhaka. This comes after factory operations were recently halted due to the protests and subsequent reopenings. Despite the increased offer, workers are continuing to demand Tk 23,000.
Siddiqur Rahman initially proposed a lower wage of Tk 10,400 in Segunbagicha. However, the final decision on the wage will be made by the labour ministry after its scheduled meeting at 2:30 pm today. The outcome of this decision is highly anticipated by all parties involved in the Bangladesh garment sector.
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