Violent protests by workers and formation of wage board in Bangladesh

Amid violent protests staged by garment workers in Bangladesh, the government has constituted a 6-member wage board. This step has been taken as workers are demanding a wage increase due to the rising cost of living.

According to a report by Al Jazeera, demonstrations are being carried out by workers in industrial cities. During this, the situation deteriorated and violence broke out. According to a report by Amar Ujala, violence has flared up once again in Bangladesh and this time garment workers are at the center of the violence. Incidents of vandalism and arson have been reported from several areas of the capital Dhaka.

In this atmosphere of violence, police outposts have been vandalized by people. Security forces have fired tear gas shells to control the situation. The government has deployed border guard forces along with the police to bring the situation under control. Security forces have been deployed in large numbers.

According to a report by Business Standard, the condition of workers employed in the sewing section of a factory in Narayanganj is being witnessed amidst these disputes. Amidst this agitation and violence by workers, a wage board has been formed by the government, the purpose of which may be to address the demands of the workers. At present, vigilance is being maintained by security forces in areas including Dhaka.