A total of 130 readymade garment factories on outskirts of Bangladesh capital Dhaka have suspended operations for an indefinite period due to ongoing worker protests for higher wages.
The Bangladeshi garment manufacturers took the decision to close 150 factories "indefinitely" on Saturday. This move comes in the wake of blanket charges being issued for 11,000 workers by the police in connection with recent violent protests advocating for a higher minimum wage.
South Asia News: Bangladesh's clothing manufacturers shut down 150 factories 'indefinitely' on Saturday while police fined 11,000 workers nationwide for participating