Garment workers get record on-time wages ahead of Eid in Bangladesh

For years, the approach of Eid-ul-Fitr in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment sector was marked by uncertainty—delayed wages, bonus disputes, labor unrest and, at times, factory closures or protests. Economic pressure, falling export orders and a liquidity crunch in the banking sector often left many factories unable to clear workers’ dues on time. This year, however, the picture has changed... Details