Thousands of workers carrying banners and posters rallied, took out marches, and organised human - chain demonstrations on the street in front of the National Press Club and adjacent areas on Tuesday.
Police, however, did not allow the BNP’s worker affiliate Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal to demonstrate.
Garment Workers Trade Union Centre backed by the Communist Party of Bangladesh or CPB rallied in front of Mukti Bhaban at Paltan.
CPB President Mujahidul Islam told the rally that the demand for Tk 16, 000 minimum wage was raised two and a half years ago.
“The government hasn’t met the demand yet. Now after two and a half years, the minimum wage should be set at Tk 20, 000, ” he proposed.
He demanded that the authorities guarantee all rights of workers following the International Labour Organisation or ILO convention.
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