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Protests and clashes continue in Bangladesh over garment workers' wage demands


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Bangladesh's garment worker unions have rejected a 56 percent minimum wage increase made by a government-appointed board on Tuesday, saying it doesn't cover basic living expenses. On Wednesday, clashes with police erupted in a garment industry hub on the outskirts of Dhaka, leading to the death of one worker. In this edition, we take a look at the garment workers' demands and the crucial place that the sector occupies in the country's economy.
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