All 18 demands of RMG workers accepted: Secretary

Garment owners in Bangladesh have agreed to accept 18 demands from workers, including raising the attendance bonus by Tk 225 and implementing minimum wage across all factories by October. The decision came after discussions between owners and workers at a government meeting. Other concessions include increased night shift pay, meal allowances, and addressing issues like biometric blacklisting and political cases against workers. Committees will be formed to review minimum wage regulations and amend labor laws by December 2024.READ FULL