Bangladeshi workers seek better minimum wages as strike cripples industry | World Business Watch
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Published: Nov 14, 2023, 06:25 IST | Updated: Nov 14, 2023, 06:25 IST
150 garment factories in Bangladesh have shut indefinitely. this follows a wave of violent protests demanding a higher minimum wage, with over 11,000 workers now facing charges in connection with the unrest. These factories, integral to the nation's economy, account for approximately 85% of Bangladesh's annual exports, supplying global brands like Levi's, Zara, and H&M.
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