The low-value trap: Why Bangladesh’s RMG wages lag behind regional peers

The Daily Star (National) · ৬ নভে, ২০২৬

Although Bangladesh has built a formidable presence in the global $1200 billion textile and apparel market, its garment workers’ wages remain significantly lower than those of regional competitors including China, Vietnam, India, Cambodia and Turkey.

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Although Bangladesh has built a formidable presence in the global $1200 billion textile and apparel market, its garment workers’ wages remain significantly lower than those of regional competitors including China, Vietnam, India, Cambodia and Turkey.
For instance, the minimum wage for garment workers in China is $482; in Vietnam, $180-$250 (varying by regional minimum wage tier); in Indonesia, $145-$253 (decentralised regional rates); and in Cambodia, $192, according to data from the International Labour Organisation.
In India, the minimum wages vary from $90 to more than $200, and in Pakistan, it ranges from $92 to $128.

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প্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান

ধরন	তথ্য	প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া
Figure	$1200 billion	“Although Bangladesh has built a formidable presence in the global $1200 billion textile and apparel market, its garment workers’ wages remain significantly lower than those of regional competitors including China, Vietnam, India, Cambodia and Turkey.”
Figure	$482	“For instance, the minimum wage for garment workers in China is $482; in Vietnam, $180-$250 (varying by regional minimum wage tier); in Indonesia, $145-$253 (decentralised regional rates); and in Cambodia, $192, according to data from the International Labour Organisation.”
Figure	$90	“In India, the minimum wages vary from $90 to more than $200, and in Pakistan, it ranges from $92 to $128.”
Figure	Tk 12,500	“In contrast, Bangladesh’s Tk 12,500 minimum wage, set in 2023, comes to $75 or $115 depending on the exchange rate used.”

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এই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার

১. শব্দ ও উচ্চারণ (Word & Phonics)	২. দ্বৈত অর্থ ও সমার্থক (Meanings)	৩. প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার (In the story)
Instance [/ˈɪnstəns/]বিশেষ্য (Noun)	বাংলা অর্থ: English Concept: "Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence."	প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার (In the story): “For instance, the minimum wage for garment workers in China is $482; in Vietnam, $180-$250 (varying by regional minimum wage tier); in Indonesia, $145-$253 (decentralised regional rates); and in Cambodia, $192, according to data from the International Labour Organisation.”
Presence [/ˈpɹɛzəns/]বিশেষ্য (Noun)	বাংলা অর্থ: English Concept: "The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand."	প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার (In the story): “Although Bangladesh has built a formidable presence in the global $1200 billion textile and apparel market, its garment workers’ wages remain significantly lower than those of regional competitors including China, Vietnam, India, Cambodia and Turkey.”
Regional [/ˈɹiːdʒnəl/]বিশেষণ (Adjective)	বাংলা অর্থ: English Concept: "Of a state or other geographic area, those parts which are not metropolitan, but are somewhat densely populated and usually contain a number of significant towns."	প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার (In the story): “Although Bangladesh has built a formidable presence in the global $1200 billion textile and apparel market, its garment workers’ wages remain significantly lower than those of regional competitors including China, Vietnam, India, Cambodia and Turkey.”
Apparel [/əˈpæ.ɹəl/]বিশেষ্য (Noun)	বাংলা অর্থ: English Concept: "Clothing."	প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার (In the story): “Although Bangladesh has built a formidable presence in the global $1200 billion textile and apparel market, its garment workers’ wages remain significantly lower than those of regional competitors including China, Vietnam, India, Cambodia and Turkey.”
Textile [/ˈtɛks.taɪl/]বিশেষ্য (Noun)	বাংলা অর্থ: English Concept: "(usually in the plural) Any material made of interlacing fibres, including carpeting and geotextiles."	প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার (In the story): “Although Bangladesh has built a formidable presence in the global $1200 billion textile and apparel market, its garment workers’ wages remain significantly lower than those of regional competitors including China, Vietnam, India, Cambodia and Turkey.”

Instance

[/ˈɪnstəns/]বিশেষ্য (Noun)

English meaning:

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.