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RMG workers block roads in Mirpur demanding higher wages

Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh · since Oct 29, 2026

Is it still on?

YESDay 4 and counting, since Oct 29.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Readymade garment workers are protesting due to low wages and high living costs.
What they want
They are demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000 or a reduction in the prices of essential goods.
What changed
Oct 30: Workers continued blocking roads at Mirpur-11.5 and Kalshi after hours of traffic disruptions.
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What protesters want

  • Minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000
  • Reduction in the prices of essential goods

Organised by: Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)

What authorities say

According to police and traffic authorities, officers persuaded protesters to clear certain intersections and managed traffic diversions. Factory management urged workers to resume duties, stating that wage discussions were ongoing with officials and foreign buyers.12

The numbers

Only figures a source states, with who said it. Estimates often differ.

Crowd
100
Several hundred workers from different garment factories12

The full story

Readymade garment workers blocked several major roads and intersections in Dhaka's Mirpur area over consecutive days, demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000. The demonstrations brought vehicular movement to a halt across multiple locations, including Mirpur-10, Mirpur-11, Mirpur-12, and Kalshi, causing severe traffic congestion and delays for commuters. Protesters stated that their current earnings are insufficient to cover basic expenses like house rent and daily essentials amid rising costs. While factory management and police urged workers to return to work with assurances that wage discussions were ongoing with the BGMEA, government officials, and foreign buyers, protesters insisted they would continue their demonstrations until an official wage hike is announced.

Timeline

  1. Workers blocked several roads in Mirpur for around four hours, with some protesters continuing road blockades at Mirpur-11.5 and Kalshi.2

  2. Garment workers blocked Mirpur roads in two phases, causing traffic congestion for several hours before clearing the area.1

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