Workers from five garment factories in Gazipur's Kaliakair upazila on Wednesday blocked the highway for the third consecutive day, demanding a minimum basic salary of Tk 23,000. They started their protest march around 11:30 am on Wednesday. The garment workers staged a protest march and blocked the Dhaka-Tangail highway several times in
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BGMEA to establish clinics for RMG workers
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said ensuring workers' health and well-being is an imperative to ensure sustainable development of the RMG industry, a press release said on Monday. He came up with observations while addressing a workshop and award-giving ceremony held in the Radisson Blu in Dhaka on 25 June.. Under the Employment
Wagely, bKash to facilitate ‘Earned Wage Access’ service to RMG workers
Financial wellness platform Wagely and bKash will provide Earned Wage Access (EWA) service to the garment workers who have been receiving salary and allowances using bKash's payroll solution. As a result, employees will be benefited in their emergencies by availing earned wages in advance through their bKash account, said a press
Tk 24,000 demanded as minimum wage for RMG workers
Garments Sramik Front on Friday staged demonstration in the city, demanding Tk 20,000 as national minimum wage and Tk 24,000 as lowest monthly wage for the garment workers following high cost of living due to price hike of essentials. The labour rights body, in the programme arranged in front of the
Guardian Life offers policy for RMG workers through bKash
In a bid to bring readymade garment workers under insurance coverage, Guardian Life Insurance has launched specialized insurance policy schemes with health, savings and life coverage facilities through bKash, said a press release. From now, RMG workers can easily avail two Guardian Life insurance schemes – ‘Guardian Astha’ and ‘Guardian Bondhu’
Digital Hospital to offer quality healthcare to 1m RMG workers
Digital Hospital, an innovative digital healthcare provider based in Bangladesh, has recently signed anagreement with BGMEA to offer digital healthcare services to 1 lakh RMG workers initially. It will gradually bring all RMG workers of the country under the umbrella of quality healthcare services. Faruque Hassan, President of BGMEA, and Md.
SCB launches pre-shipment finance programm for RMG workers
Standard Chartered Bank has disbursed USD Denominated Pre-Shipment Loans, to support the Ready-Made Garments industry face the challenges imposed by COVID-19, said a press release. The unique COVID-19 response finance programme was designed through consultation with renowned buyers, enabling enhanced liquidity support for clients in a challenging environment. The Bank’s clients can
KiK helps BGMEA to vaccinate RMG workers
Renowned German brand KiK has donated to purchase COVID-19 vaccines for garment workers in Bangladesh. The donation was made through BGMEA which will be forwarded to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Bangladesh as the government is responsible for procuring and administration of the vaccines, said a
RMG workers can now pay at ‘Sulov Bazaar’ through bKash
Workers of Pandora Sweaters Ltd., a concern of Renaissance Group who receive salary through bKash, can now purchase daily necessities at affordable price from ‘Sulov Bazaar’ located at the factory premises, said a press release. In addition to purchasing products through bKash payment, they can also enjoy a 5% cash back