Bangladesh garment factories disrupted as protests continue for third day

Author: Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished on: November 2, 2026Country: Bangladesh

World / InternationalBusiness & Economy

Bangladesh garment factories disrupted as protests continue for third day

Hundreds of garment factories in Bangladesh are disrupted as workers protest low wages and the rising cost of living for a third day. About 500 factories were temporarily shut after protests began on Saturday, and thousands of workers faced tear gas and sound grenades from police, with demonstrations reported in Savar, Ashulia and Gazipur. Workers are demanding a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka, up from 12,500; the government has formed a wage board, and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held an emergency meeting.

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