Nearly 100% RMG factories clear wages, bonuses ahead of Eid-ul-Adha: BGMEA
Among the total 2,092 operational factories — 1,750 in Dhaka and 342 in Chattogram — only seven factories in Dhaka are still in the process of completing May's wage payments.
All active ready-made garment (RMG) factories in Bangladesh have disbursed salaries for April, while 99.67% have paid wages for May, according to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
The update comes just ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, ensuring that RMG workers can celebrate the festival in a peaceful environment with their families.
In a press statement today (5 June), BGMEA said among the total 2,092 operational factories — 1,750 in Dhaka and 342 in Chattogram — only seven factories in Dhaka are still in the process of completing May's wage payments.
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Nearly 100% of factories have also disbursed Eid bonuses. Only two factories have yet to pay the bonus — one is currently under layoff, and the owner of the other is reportedly out of the country.
BGMEA Administrator Md Anwar Hossain expressed gratitude to factory owners for their commitment to ensuring timely payment despite facing various challenges.
He extended special thanks to the finance, labour, commerce, and home affairs advisers, as well as the Bangladesh Army, law enforcement agencies, intelligence services, the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE), worker leaders, and the media for their collective efforts in making the wage disbursement process successful.
To reduce holiday traffic congestion, BGMEA has instructed factories to grant Eid holidays in phases.
The staggered leave began on 3 June, with many workers departing Dhaka by 4 June. The remaining workers are expected to begin their holidays today, the statement added.
