
Oxfam in Bangladesh (OiBD) expressed its solidarity with the readymade garment (RMG) workers, activists, and trade unions in Bangladesh, who are demanding an increase in the minimum monthly wage to Taka. 23,000.
This is as per reports, which added this international humanitarian organisation is deeply concerned about the violation of labour rights and the growing inequality that has unfolded through violent attacks by the police on the peaceful movement.
Two workers are said to have lost their lives in the recent workers’ protest even as hundreds were injured.
OiBD believes that the workers’ movement has brought to light the challenging environment faced by workers and the state of labour rights in Bangladesh.
Typically, Bangladeshi RMG workers experience a salary increase every five years.
The last increment occurred in 2018 amidst tense protests and violent confrontations.