Workers’ alliances propose Tk32,131 minimum wage for RMG labours
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
Five alliances representing 55 registered garment worker federations have proposed a monthly minimum wage of Tk32,131 for ready-made garment (RMG) workers, alongside structural reforms including a 60% basic pay and a…
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- Five alliances representing 55 registered garment worker federations have proposed a monthly minimum wage of Tk32,131 for ready-made garment (RMG) workers, alongside structural reforms including a 60% basic pay and a 15% annual increment.
- The formal demands were submitted to the Minimum Wage Board through a memorandum on Monday ahead of the board’s second meeting at its Segunbagicha office in the capital.
- The core proposals include, basic pay: Recommending 60% of the total wage as basic pay—modeled on the 2006 wage structure—to ensure that workers do not suffer financial losses in overtime remuneration and service benefits upon retirement.
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 | Tk32,131 | “Five alliances representing 55 registered garment worker federations have proposed a monthly minimum wage of Tk32,131 for ready-made garment (RMG) workers, alongside structural reforms including a 60% basic pay and a 15% annual increment.” |
Figure | 60% | “The core proposals include, basic pay: Recommending 60% of the total wage as basic pay—modeled on the 2006 wage structure—to ensure that workers do not suffer financial losses in overtime remuneration and service benefits upon retirement.” |
Figure | 50% | “House rent: Setting house rent at 50% of the total wage.” |
Figure | 15% | “Annual increment: Introducing a 15% annual increment to counter inflation and soaring commodity prices.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A person or organization against whom one is competing.
Synonyms: contestant, adversary, opponent
“Key demands and structure: According to the proposal put forward by the worker alliances, the new wage structure should incorporate 12 key criteria, including the cost of living, government pay scales, and comparative wage frameworks in regional competitors such as Pakistan, India, Vietnam, and Cambodia.”
A short note serving as a reminder.
“The formal demands were submitted to the Minimum Wage Board through a memorandum on Monday ahead of the board’s second meeting at its Segunbagicha office in the capital.”
To enter in a register.
Synonyms: enroll, put down
“Five alliances representing 55 registered garment worker federations have proposed a monthly minimum wage of Tk32,131 for ready-made garment (RMG) workers, alongside structural reforms including a 60% basic pay and a 15% annual increment.”
Structural steel, used in construction.
“Five alliances representing 55 registered garment worker federations have proposed a monthly minimum wage of Tk32,131 for ready-made garment (RMG) workers, alongside structural reforms including a 60% basic pay and a 15% annual increment.”
Along the side; by the side; side by side with.
“Five alliances representing 55 registered garment worker federations have proposed a monthly minimum wage of Tk32,131 for ready-made garment (RMG) workers, alongside structural reforms including a 60% basic pay and a 15% annual increment.”
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IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Five alliances representing 55 registered garment worker federations have proposed a monthly minimum wage of Tk32,131 for ready-made garment (RMG) workers, alongside structural reforms including a 60% basic pay and a 15% annual increment.
The formal demands were submitted to the Minimum Wage Board through a memorandum on Monday ahead of the board’s second meeting at its Segunbagicha office in the capital.
The meeting, attended by all board members, commenced at 12pm.
Key demands and structure: According to the proposal put forward by the worker alliances, the new wage structure should incorporate 12 key criteria, including the cost of living, government pay scales, and comparative wage frameworks in regional competitors such as Pakistan, India, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Five alliances representing 55 registered garment worker federations have proposed a monthly minimum wage of _____ for ready-made garment (RMG) workers, alongside structural reforms including a 60% basic pay and a 15% annual increment.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Key demands and structure: According to the proposal put forward by the worker _____, the new wage structure should incorporate 12 key criteria, including the cost of living, government pay scales, and comparative wage frameworks in regional competitors such as Pakistan, India, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.The formal demands were submitted to the Minimum Wage Board through a memorandum on Friday ahead of the board’s second meeting at its Segunbagicha office in the capital.
4.The meeting, attended by all board members, commenced at 12pm.
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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