Garment workers' bonuses and payments are either not paid on time or not at the proper rate.

Even with low productivity, a Bangladeshi worker working an average of 14-15 hours a day produces $1,400 or more a month.

MetLife Foundation and Swisscontact Bangladesh yesterday joined hands to launch a financial inclusion programme under which the garment workers will be able to get affordable loans and microinsurance.

Garment workers protested in Mirpur today demanding a hike in wages. Violent clash ensued with the police afterwards.