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Garment workers in Bangladesh have been protesting for higher wages, leading to violent clashes with authorities and the closure of hundreds of factories. The protests, which began on October 31, have spread across several industrial areas, including Dhaka, Gazipur, and Narayanganj. The workers are demanding a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka (approximately USD 242), more than double the current 12,500 taka. The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association reports that around 670 of the 4,000 registered garment factories have suspended operations due to the unrest. The government has established a wage board to review and recommend a revised wage structure, but protests continue. Authorities have accused the Awami League, the banned political party of former leader Sheikh Hasina, of instigating the violence, though no evidence has been provided.
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