Unrest in Bangladesh

ANALYSIS: Who will Bangladesh blame this time?

Growing unrest in the Bangladeshi garment industry has sparked a series of riots by workers protesting against low wages. Last…

BANGLADESH: Clothing factories to reopen after riots

Clothing factories in Bangladesh’s riot-torn export zone are set to reopen after talks between the authorities, government, unions and workers.…

BANGLADESH: 3,000 workers rage about poor pay

Fresh riots broke out in Bangladesh yesterday (1 June) as about 3,000 garment workers went on the rampage near capital Dhaka.…

BANGLADESH: Minimum wage promised after riots

The Bangladeshi government is forming a Wage Commission to set a minimum wage for textile workers following riots in streets…

BANGLADESH: Textile workers riot for higher wages

Tens of thousands of angry textile workers have taken to the streets near Dhaka to fight for higher wages, ransacking…

BANGLADESH: Protests mark anniversary of Spectrum factory collapse

A flurry of international actions is due to take place tomorrow to mark the one-year anniversary of the collapse of…