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South Asia News: Thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh clashed with police as they protested for fair wages for the clothing they produce for Western brands. The
Thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh have staged protests, demanding fair wages for their work, which includes making clothing for Western brands. These protests come a day after similar demonstrations left at least two people dead. Tens of thousands of workers at factories in Ashulia and Gazipur, two major industrial areas in Bangladesh, went on strike, leading to confrontations with the police who used tear gas and rubber bullets.