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Bangladesh Garment Factories Close as Workers Demand Rp4.3 Million Wage
Bangladeshi garment workers demand Rp4.3 million monthly wages after mass factory closures.
In brief
Bangladeshi garment workers demand Rp4.3 million monthly wages after mass factory closures. Bangladeshi garment workers are demanding a minimum wage of 30,000 taka (US$240) after mass factory closures, a 140% increase from current levels. Originally reported by CNBC Indonesia.
Mass Factory Closures
Hundreds of garment factories in Bangladesh shut on Thursday, November 12, 2026, due to strikes.
Worker Demands
Workers demand a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka (US$240) or Rp4.3 million, a 140% increase from current levels.
Industry Impact
The garment sector, worth US$38 billion annually, employs over four million people and contributes 80% of Bangladesh's export revenue.
BGMEA Response
BGMEA called for calm as negotiations continue, warning that prolonged disruption could damage the country's supply chain credibility.
At a glance
Bangladeshi garment workers are demanding a minimum wage of 30,000 taka (US$240) after mass factory closures, a 140% increase from current levels.
