Government of Bangladesh has announced a 9% wage increment for ready-made garment workers, effective from 1st December. This decision follows extensive negotiations between employers, workers, and government representatives, aiming to resolve wage-related unrest in the garment sector.
The agreement was finalized during the fifth meeting of the committee on minimum wage revaluation and annual wage increases, chaired by Additional Secretary Md. Sabur Hossain. Initially, workers demanded a 10% increment while employers proposed 8%. A consensus was reached at 9%, with all parties signing a joint declaration.
The meeting included representatives from various stakeholders, including the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), and labor unions. Labor Secretary AHM Shafiquzzaman emphasized that the decision aligns with the previously agreed 18-point plan to enhance labor standards in the sector.
Union leader Babul Akhter urged workers to return to work and maintain production, emphasizing unity against potential conspiracies. The wage increment reflects a collaborative effort to address workers’ demands and stabilize the industry, contributing to improved labor conditions in Bangladesh’s vital RMG sector.
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