Bangladesh Police Clash With 25,000 Protesting Garment Workers

Up to 25,000 garment workers clashed with police in Bangladesh on Thursday, officials said, as protests rejecting a government-offered pay rise forced the closure of at least 100 factories outside Dhaka. A government-appointed panel raised wages on Tuesday by 56.25 percent for the S ..

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