Factories resume production in Gazipur, Savar as RMG wage deal eases labour unrest
The Business Standard (Economy) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
Workers return to factories after owners and workers agree to minimum wage board recommendations
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Business Standard (Economy)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Business Standard (Economy)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The situation remained largely calm today (8 November), with workers joining their respective factories in an orderly manner across major industrial areas, including Konabari, Shafipur, Palli Bidyut, Chandra, Basan Road, Tongi, Salna, Bhabanipur and Banglabazar in Gazipur.
- Although a few isolated incidents were reported, the overall situation remained under control, with most factories resuming production, according to industrial police officials.
- The recent unrest centred on workers' demand to raise the monthly minimum wage in the garment sector to Tk30,000.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
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| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Date | 8 November | “The situation remained largely calm today (8 November), with workers joining their respective factories in an orderly manner across major industrial areas, including Konabari, Shafipur, Palli Bidyut, Chandra, Basan Road, Tongi, Salna, Bhabanipur and Banglabazar in Gazipur.” |
Figure | Tk30,000 | “The recent unrest centred on workers' demand to raise the monthly minimum wage in the garment sector to Tk30,000.” |
Date | January 2027 | “Under the agreed arrangement, the new wage structure will come into effect in December, with workers expected to receive their adjusted salaries from January 2027.” |
IELTS Reading practice
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Garment factories across the industrial belts of Gazipur and Savar have largely resumed production following several days of labour unrest, road blockades and clashes over demands for higher wages, as workers returned to their workplaces after representatives of factory owners and workers agreed to the minimum wage board's recommendations.
The situation remained largely calm today (8 November), with workers joining their respective factories in an orderly manner across major industrial areas, including Konabari, Shafipur, Palli Bidyut, Chandra, Basan Road, Tongi, Salna, Bhabanipur and Banglabazar in Gazipur.
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1.The situation remained largely calm today (_____ November), with workers joining their respective factories in an orderly manner across major industrial areas, including Konabari, Shafipur, Palli Bidyut, Chandra, Basan Road, Tongi, Salna, Bhabanipur and Banglabazar in Gazipur.
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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