In Bangladesh, 679 textile factories shut down their operations due to mass demonstrations by light industry workers, Reuters reports. The protesters demand doubling the monthly minimum wage to 30,000 taka ($243). The ready-made clothing sector in the country employs almost 4 million people and accounts for more than 80% of export earnings.

In Bangladesh, 679 textile factories shut down their operations due to mass demonstrations by light industry workers, Reuters reports. The protesters demand doubling the monthly minimum wage to 30,000 taka ($243). The ready-made clothing sector in the country employs almost 4 million people and accounts for more than 80% of export earnings.