Bangladesh Garment Workers Protest for Higher Pay
Garment workers in Bangladesh are protesting for higher pay. Reports of vandalism and violence have led authorities to deploy additional paramilitary forces. India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it is following the situation closely. The core demand is higher pay for the workers, which sits at the heart of the unrest.
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Context: Bangladesh is one of the world's biggest clothing exporters, and garment pay has long been a source of unrest there. Its garment sector employs millions, and India, as a close neighbour, watches its labour disputes closely.
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