RMG workers

Will our RMG workers get an acceptable living wage?

The reaction of the owners to the workers' legitimate demand, however, has been totally unacceptable.

Tk 25,000 as minimum wage / Don't RMG workers deserve a dignified life?

The workers protesting for a minimum wage of Tk 25,000, but those in power are concocting ways to thwart this mission.

Investigate sexual violence against RMG workers

Reports of GBV, harassment in factories can no longer be ignored

10 years on, Rana Plaza victims are still owed justice

Lack of progress in the trial process is deeply upsetting

Exploitation is built into the global RMG industry

We need to find a way to hold brands accountable

RMG labour rights body want 175% hike in monthly wage

The Bangladesh Garments Workers Unity Council (BGWUC) today demanded that the monthly minimum salary of the garment workers to be hiked by 175 per cent to Tk 22,000 from the existing Tk 8,000.

RMG makers offer discounted groceries to workers

Some garment manufacturers are providing basic commodities to their workers at discounts opening shops on factory premises, bringing some relief amidst the skyrocketing of prices in the local markets. 

Why is workplace safety for women such a big ask?

The truth is that women are at risk of violence regardless of whether they work in homes, factories, fields or offices.

Police fire teargas as RMG workers block Mirpur roads, vandalise vehicles

Police fired teargas shells as workers of different garment factories blocked roads in Mirpur-13 area of the capital this morning.

November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023

Will our RMG workers get an acceptable living wage?

The reaction of the owners to the workers' legitimate demand, however, has been totally unacceptable.

October 2, 2023
October 2, 2023

Don't RMG workers deserve a dignified life?

The workers protesting for a minimum wage of Tk 25,000, but those in power are concocting ways to thwart this mission.

August 26, 2023
August 26, 2023

Investigate sexual violence against RMG workers

Reports of GBV, harassment in factories can no longer be ignored

April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023

10 years on, Rana Plaza victims are still owed justice

Lack of progress in the trial process is deeply upsetting

January 14, 2023
January 14, 2023

Exploitation is built into the global RMG industry

We need to find a way to hold brands accountable

January 2, 2023
January 2, 2023

RMG labour rights body want 175% hike in monthly wage

The Bangladesh Garments Workers Unity Council (BGWUC) today demanded that the monthly minimum salary of the garment workers to be hiked by 175 per cent to Tk 22,000 from the existing Tk 8,000.

December 21, 2022
December 21, 2022

RMG makers offer discounted groceries to workers

Some garment manufacturers are providing basic commodities to their workers at discounts opening shops on factory premises, bringing some relief amidst the skyrocketing of prices in the local markets. 

October 29, 2022
October 29, 2022

Why is workplace safety for women such a big ask?

The truth is that women are at risk of violence regardless of whether they work in homes, factories, fields or offices.

June 6, 2022
June 6, 2022

Police fire teargas as RMG workers block Mirpur roads, vandalise vehicles

Police fired teargas shells as workers of different garment factories blocked roads in Mirpur-13 area of the capital this morning.

June 4, 2022
June 4, 2022

Garment workers clash with police demanding wage hike

Garment workers protested in Mirpur today demanding a hike in wages. Violent clash ensued with the police afterwards. 

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