Bangladeshi RMG workers earn the lowest among their competitors
The Business Standard (National) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
Despite being the world's second-largest RMG exporter in 2025, with clothing exports worth $38 billion, Bangladesh continues to offer one of the industry's lowest minimum wages.
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- Despite being the world's second-largest RMG exporter in 2025, with clothing exports worth $38 billion, Bangladesh continues to offer one of the industry's lowest minimum wages.
- Türkiye, despite exporting 56% less clothing, pays garment workers 554% more than Bangladesh.
- Neighbouring India and Pakistan, whose clothing exports are 56% and 74% lower, respectively, also offer minimum wages 22% and 32% higher.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | $38 billion | “Despite being the world's second-largest RMG exporter in 2025, with clothing exports worth $38 billion, Bangladesh continues to offer one of the industry's lowest minimum wages.” |
Figure | 56% | “Türkiye, despite exporting 56% less clothing, pays garment workers 554% more than Bangladesh.” |
Date | 1 January | “Note: Minimum wage figures cover the period from 1 January to 30 September 2025” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
3টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
In a relative manner; often used when comparing lists, where the term denotes that the items in the lists correspond to each other in the order they are given.
“Neighbouring India and Pakistan, whose clothing exports are 56% and 74% lower, respectively, also offer minimum wages 22% and 32% higher.”
To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.
Synonyms: dight, don, put on
“Despite being the world's second-largest RMG exporter in 2025, with clothing exports worth $38 billion, Bangladesh continues to offer one of the industry's lowest minimum wages.”
Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.
Synonyms: big, enormous, giant, gigantic
“Despite being the world's second-largest RMG exporter in 2025, with clothing exports worth $38 billion, Bangladesh continues to offer one of the industry's lowest minimum wages.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Despite being the world's second-largest RMG exporter in 2025, with clothing exports worth $38 billion, Bangladesh continues to offer one of the industry's lowest minimum wages.
Türkiye, despite exporting 56% less clothing, pays garment workers 554% more than Bangladesh.
Neighbouring India and Pakistan, whose clothing exports are 56% and 74% lower, respectively, also offer minimum wages 22% and 32% higher.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Despite being the world's second-largest RMG exporter in 2025, with clothing exports worth _____, Bangladesh continues to offer one of the industry's lowest minimum wages.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Türkiye, despite exporting 56% less clothing, pays garment _____ 554% more than Bangladesh.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Neighbouring India and Pakistan, whose clothing exports are 66% and 74% lower, respectively, also offer minimum wages 22% and 32% higher.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Wages & workers
Is economic growth more important than fair wages for workers? Give your opinion.
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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