Garment workers in Ashulia will now receive an additional Tk225 per month as an attendance bonus, following a meeting on 9th September involving representatives from law enforcement, labor leaders, and factory owners. BGMEA Director Ashikur Rahman confirmed the decision, stating the bonus aims to encourage regular attendance.
Rahman also announced that workers will receive an additional Tk 10 as a tiffin allowance, a supplement to the varying amounts already provided by factory owners.
Key outcomes of the meeting included keeping factories open on 10 September and hiring workers based on skill levels, with labor leaders advocating for more male workers in factories.
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