https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bangladesh-agrees-new-garment-pay-scale-from-december-amid-protestsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bangladesh-agrees-new-garment-pay-scale-from-december-amid-protestshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bangladesh-agrees-new-garment-pay-scale-from-december-amid-protests#u185224Sun, 08 Nov 2026 03:19:36 +0000Bangladesh has agreed to implement a new garment pay scale from December 2026, following protests by garment workers over low wages. The decision was made after workers clashed with police and factories were forced to close. The protests highlighted the struggles of garment workers in Bangladesh, who say their wages barely cover their needs.Why it mattersThe garment industry is a significant contributor to Bangladesh's economy, but workers have long complained about low wages and poor working conditions. The protests and subsequent agreement on a new pay scale are seen as a crucial step t