Bangladesh BGMEA directs members to close factories in case of labor unrest

According to Bangladesh’s “Financial Express” report on October 31, on October 31, Hassan, Chairman of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), held a press conference. Speech on the protest against wage hike in different industrial areas of Bangladesh. Hassan said association members have been instructed to close factories in case of labor unrest to protect workers and property. If workers do not want to work, leave the factory and are disrupted by outsiders, the factory can be closed immediately in accordance with Article 13(1) of the Labor Law, but workers will not be paid if they do not work. So far, two garment workers have died due to the riots. Hassan also said that the Minimum Wage Commission will announce the new minimum wage before November 30, and the new wage will take effect from December 1. </p