Covid-Induced Lockdown: RMG workers suffered 35pc pay cut last year
Says a study Diplomatic Correspondent Diplomatic Correspondent
Bangladeshi workers in the readymade garments sector suffered a 35 percent pay cut during the lockdown period amid the coronavirus pandemic last year, which had adverse impacts on their rights to food, health, housing, and even life, says a new study.
The industry also suffered from the closure of markets, suspended shipments, delayed payments, and a liquidity crisis, added the study.
The study report titled The Weakest Link in the Global Supply Chain: How the Pandemic is Affecting Bangladesh s Garment Workers was virtually launched yesterday.