21.10.2013 - 11:29 [ Southland Times ]

Bangladesh poised to hike garment wages amid strikes

Factory bosses have formally offered 3,600 taka. Several, however, told Reuters they anticipated that Bangladesh‘s official wage board would set rates in the 4,500 to 5,500 taka range, and they intended to seek between 5 and 15 percent in price hikes from retailers.