Bangladesh garment factories reopen as wage protests keep industry on edge
The latest unrest disrupted operations in key manufacturing hubs and raised concerns over export shipments and buyer confidence in Bangladesh, the world’s second-largest apparel exporter after China, as workers demanded a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka ($243), up from 12,500 taka
· 11/2/2026, 6:50:50 AM· 2 min read
The latest unrest disrupted operations in key manufacturing hubs and raised concerns over export shipments and buyer confidence in Bangladesh, the world’s second-largest apparel exporter after China, as workers demanded a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka ($243), up from 12,500 taka
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