minimum wage

One third of RMG factories yet to implement new wage: study

In spite of a government directive given in December 2023 for increasing minimum wages in the readymade garment (RMG) sector, nearly one third of factories have failed to implement a revised pay scale, according to a new study.
30 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh’s ever-neglected working class

Even after half a century of independence, most of the working people in Bangladesh are far from enjoying fundamental workers' rights.
1 May 2024, 03:00 AM

'Why don't RMG owners pressurise buyers instead of workers?'

Despite the five-year minimum wage review cycle, there seems to be no preparation on the factory owners’ end
7 November 2023, 08:00 AM

Don't RMG workers deserve a dignified life?

The workers protesting for a minimum wage of Tk 25,000, but those in power are concocting ways to thwart this mission.
2 October 2023, 14:00 PM

The minimum wage question: Owner's profit versus worker's survival

The debate over wage increase has risen at a time when the majority of people in the country are suffering due to skyrocketing commodity prices
5 August 2023, 04:00 AM

Let not Rana Plaza fade from public memory

The absence of official commemorations and limited reference of Rana Plaza in national policy documents raise concerns about the commitment to bring about structural changes in our RMG industry.
21 July 2023, 04:00 AM

Govt forms new RMG wage board

A gazette will be published today or by tomorrow
10 April 2023, 11:47 AM

India passes 'historic' minimum wage law amid activist worries

India's parliament passes a "historic" law to guarantee a minimum wage to hundreds of millions of workers, but labour activists say it has not gone far enough to protect those in the informal sector.
3 August 2019, 04:39 AM

Myanmar sets $2.80 daily minimum wage in bid to boost investment

Myanmar has set a minimum wage of 3,600 kyat ($2.80) for an eight-hour work day.
29 August 2015, 14:26 PM