Minimum Wage Board for Garment Workers to Convene on November 16

Dhaka:The Minimum Wage Board, tasked with recommending minimum wage rates for various categories of workers and employees in the garment industry, is set to hold its third meeting on November 16.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meeting is scheduled to begin at 11 am at the Department of Labour, located on the 19th floor of the Shrom Bhaban in Bijoynagar, Dhaka. The session will be presided over by Board Chairman Syed Azad Subhani, who is a District and Sessions Judge.

The main agenda for the meeting includes the submission of a written proposal on minimum wage rates by a representative of the garment industry owners. Additionally, the meeting will focus on formulating recommendations for minimum wage rates applicable to workers and employees across all categories within the garment sector.