Bangladesh Government blames Awami League for garment workers’ protests: How credible is the claim?
Garment Workers’ Protest in Bangladesh: Garment workers in Bangladesh are protesting for higher wages. The government has accused the Awami League of fuelling the unrest. But is the workers’ anger driven by a political conspiracy or by rising prices and declining real wages? How much evidence supports the government’s claim?
Fresh unrest has erupted in Bangladesh’s garment industry. Workers are expressing growing anger over wages, the rising cost of living and working conditions. Protests and work stoppages at several factories have raised concerns about disruptions to production. The government is discussing the workers’ demands. At the same time, it has questioned whether political forces are fuelling the protests. A minister has specifically accused supporters of the Awami League of playing a role in the movement...
