Tannery workers

Tannery workers today (12 May) warned of an indefinite strike if their demands are not met. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Tannery workers strike over delayed minimum wage implementation

The strike is set to continue until 15 May

Tannery workers protest demanding minimum wages on 30 January 2025. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Minimum wage: Leather workers call off strike after meeting with owners

The demonstration took place in the Hemayetpur Leather Industrial Park in Savar on 19 April 2025. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Tannery workers stage demo in Savar demanding implementation of minimum wage

For the third consecutive day, workers gathered at key points in the industrial zone under the banner of the Tannery Workers’ Union, enforcing the work stoppage from 10am to 12pm. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Demanding minimum wage, tannery workers continue protests at Savar

CPD Research Director Dr Khondaker Golam Moazzem at a press briefing organised to present the key findings of a study titled “Minimum Wage for the Bangladeshi Tannery Industry in 2024: An Empirical Analysis” on Saturday, 4 May. Photo: TBS
Industry

CPD proposes Tk22,776 minimum wage for tannery workers

Photo: UNB
Industry

Tannery workers demand decent working conditions, scope for growth

Photo: Mumit M/TBS
Bangladesh

10-point presented to protect tannery workers’ rights

Photo: Mumit M/TBS
Bangladesh

Tannery workers demand higher wages to avert malnutrition

Photo: Mumit M/TBS
Bangladesh

Tannery workers place 10-point demand on health safety 

Tim Sandler. TBS Sketch.
Thoughts

Tannery workers’ pandemic plight highlights need for reform

File Photo: Mumit M/TBS
Covid-19 in Bangladesh

Pulling rickshaws after losing job: Tannery workers hit hard by shutdown