Bangladesh Capital Garment Factory Closed Due To Pay Problems

The owner closed down. The People's Republic of Bangladesh All the 300 garment factories in an industrial area near the capital are protesting by more and more workers. Business leaders and police say the protest workers demanding higher wages have entered the third day.

Abdus Salam Murshedy, President of Bangladesh garment manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), said these factories were closed to produce and supply global famous brands, such as Marsha, JCPenney, Kohl, WAL-MART, H&M, Zara and Carrefour.

"Of course, our Exit The buyer will be very nervous and the shipping time will be delayed, and investors will be away from it, "he said.

Police said thousands of workers clashed with security personnel. They attacked vehicles and set up roadblocks on expressways in the Ashulia area. This is the main textile producing area in the country, outside Dhaka. Police and witnesses said at least 100 people were injured by Monday.

Murshedy said BGMEA is currently negotiating with the government to improve. clothing The wages of workers.

Workers said that the last wage increase in 2006 was 1660 Taka ($25) per month. They asked for a minimum wage of 5000 Taka per month.

BGMEA stands for more than 4500 garment factories, employing about 3 million 500 thousand workers, most of whom are women. BGMEA says the minimum monthly wage is at most 3000 Taka.

According to the Ministry of Commerce, clothing is the largest export product of Bangladesh, accounting for more than 80% of the annual export revenue of US $15 billion.

Murshedy said the owners would not reopen the factory until the dispute was settled.