Garment manufacturing plants across key industrial hubs in Bangladesh tried to reopen following widespread production shutdowns and disruptions from the previous day. Despite the reopening, fresh protests and clashes broke out as thousands of apparel workers demanded a higher minimum monthly wage to cope with soaring inflation. Recent unrest has affected hundreds of factories disrupting operations for nearly a million workers across major manufacturing zones like Dhaka, Gazipur, and Savar. In an effort to contain the crisis, the government announced the formation of a minimum wage board comprising industry, worker, and independent representatives. International brands and local manufacturers remain on edge as ongoing labor friction threatens delivery timelines for the country’s multi-billion-dollar apparel export sector.

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