Following unrest and political changes in Bangladesh with the
establishment of a new interim government, garment workers and their unions
continue to press for justice and improved working conditions. The National
Garment Workers Federation (NGWF) and the National Shop Employee Federation
(NSEF) report significant losses during the recent unrest, including 13 members
killed, over 100 injured, and more than 200 arrested. These figures underscore
the serious risks faced by workers advocating for their rights.
IndustriALL affiliates in
Bangladesh are supporting the interim government while presenting a
list of crucial demands. They’re calling for thorough investigations into the
deaths that occurred during protests, fair trials for those responsible, and
appropriate compensation for the victims’ families. The unions are also pushing
for practical improvements, including the reopening of factories, payment of
back wages, withdrawal of legal cases against workers involved in minimum wage
protests, and the implementation of a living wage adjusted for inflation
