Textile workers’ minimum wage set at Tk10,000

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March 02, 2024 The government is set to finalise the minimum monthly wage for textile workers at Tk10,000, three months after raising the minimum wage for garment workers to Tk12,500. This has sparked debate, with labour leaders calling the new wage "unacceptable" while textile entrepreneurs arguing it is a significant increase compared to previous levels.

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