The RMG workers will receive their salaries and bonuses for the month of March before the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holiday.
The decision was reached during a meeting of the Tripartite Consultative Council (RMG TCC) held at the Ministry of Labour and Employment today (20 March).
Chaired by State Minister for Labour and Employment Md Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, the meeting included S. M. Mannan (Kochi), President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association; Fazlee Shamim Ehsan, Vice President of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA); and Md. Alauddin Mia, Executive President of Jatiya Sramik League.
In addition to ensuring timely payments to workers, the meeting addressed concerns regarding job security. Nazrul Islam Chowdhury asked factory owners not to terminate or lay off any workers prior to Eid.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the state minister underscored the government's commitment to preventing labor unrest in the garment sector ahead of Eid.
Md Nazrul Islam Chowdhury assured that measures would be taken to address workers' needs, including arrangements for rationing.
Furthermore, the state minister highlighted the resolution of several longstanding issues faced by workers, aiming to prevent any potential disruptions or unrest in the industry. The decision to provide salaries and bonuses ahead of Eid reflects a collaborative effort between the government, industry stakeholders, and labor representatives to ensure the well-being and stability of workers in the RMG sector during this festive period.
