Wage

A textile factory. File photo: TBS
RMG

Textile workers' minimum wage set at Tk10,000

Following the wage increase in the garment sector, similar demands arose in the textile industry. Dissatisfaction was evident in various factories in Gazipur and Savar.

Average wage not higher than in 2011: Aussie university professor
Economy

Average wage not higher than in 2011: Aussie university professor

File Photo: Mumit M/TBS
Panorama

How long can the RMG industry sustain on low wages?

The Minimum Wage Board on 6 November for the readymade garment sector has finalised Tk12,500 as the minimum wage for the sector, in line with the proposal of factory owners and almost half short of what the protesting workers have been demanding. Photo: TBS
Economy

Tk12,500 set as minimum RMG sector wage

File photo of BGMEA President Faruque Hassan
RMG

BGMEA warns to shut production on ‘No work, no pay’ basis

Photo: Mumit M
Economy

National Wage Policy in the making to ensure fair pay for all

Following the principle of SDGs, the apparel industry can further develop. Photo: Mumit M
Economy

Major US brands urge PM Hasina to review minimum RMG wage

Tannery workers at a gathering at the BSCIC Tannery Industry Estate at Hemayetpur of Savar in Dhaka on 11 October 2023. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Labour leaders demand formation of new wage board for tannery workers

The Minimum Wage Board for the readymade garments sector today finalised the increase of RMG workers’ minimum wage to Tk12,500 from Tk8,000. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
RMG

RMG workers' minimum wage declaration set to face delay

Representational image. File Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
RMG

DCs, ministries asked to work on resolving RMG workers’ dues

Highest annual mean wage in the United States
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Highest annual mean wage in the United States

File Photo: Mumit M/TBS
RMG

RMG workers earn less than half living wage: Sanem

Inflation declining, wage rate increasing: Mannan
Economy

Inflation declining, wage rate increasing: Mannan