RMG workers propose Tk32,000 minimum wage; owners get 4 days to submit counterproposal
The Business Standard (National) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
Wage Board chairman says they would take a decision if the owners failed to submit their proposal within the deadline.
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- The readymade garment workers' representatives on the Minimum Wage Board have proposed setting the minimum monthly wage at Tk32,000, with the highest wage set at Tk48,000.
- The proposal was submitted at the board's second meeting at its office in Dhaka's Segunbagicha today (9 November).
- Garment workers have been staging protests demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk30,000.
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 | Tk32,000 | “The readymade garment workers' representatives on the Minimum Wage Board have proposed setting the minimum monthly wage at Tk32,000, with the highest wage set at Tk48,000.” |
Date | 9 November | “The proposal was submitted at the board's second meeting at its office in Dhaka's Segunbagicha today (9 November).” |
Figure | Tk30,000 | “Garment workers have been staging protests demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk30,000.” |
Figure | Tk2,000 | “Their representatives have proposed a minimum wage that is Tk2,000 higher than their demand.” |
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
The readymade garment workers' representatives on the Minimum Wage Board have proposed setting the minimum monthly wage at Tk32,000, with the highest wage set at Tk48,000.
The proposal was submitted at the board's second meeting at its office in Dhaka's Segunbagicha today (9 November).
"Considering market prices, medical expenses and other factors, the amount should be even higher," workers' representative Babul Akter told journalists after the meeting.
"Our wages started from a low level in 2006, and we are still bearing the consequences of that," he added.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.The readymade garment workers' representatives on the Minimum Wage Board have proposed setting the minimum monthly wage at _____ with the highest wage set at Tk48,000.
Questions 2–3: Complete the sentences. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The proposal was _____ at the board's second meeting at its office in Dhaka's Segunbagicha today (9 November).
3."Considering market prices, medical expenses and other factors, the amount should be even higher," _____' representative Babul Akter told journalists after the meeting.
Question 4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
4."Our wages started from a low level in 3,009 and we are still bearing the consequences of that," he added.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Wages & workers
Some people believe governments should set a minimum wage for all workers. Others think wages should be decided by employers. Discuss both views and 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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