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Thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh, one of largest garment-producing countries in the world, are took to the streets of capital Dhaka to demand better wages.
At least two people have been killed and dozens injured when protesters clashed with police.
Clothing exports are worth more than forty billion dollars annually to the Bangladesh economy, with shipments reaching more than one hundred and fifty countries and over one thousand clothing brands.
Around four million people are employed in the garment industry - 60% of them are women.
They get around 75 dollars a month. They want that increasing about to at least 200 dollars.
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Thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh, one of largest garment-producing countries in the world, are took to the streets of capital Dhaka to demand better wages.
At least two people have been killed and dozens injured when protesters clashed with police.
Clothing exports are worth more than forty billion dollars annually to the Bangladesh economy, with shipments reaching more than one hundred and fifty countries and over one thousand clothing brands.
Around four million people are employed in the garment industry - 60% of them are women.
They get around 75 dollars a month. They want that increasing about to at least 200 dollars.
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