Bangladesh Wage Protest: 16 Arrested In Mirpur As Garment Workers Demand Higher Wages

Garment workers in Bangladesh have taken to the streets of Dhaka's Mirpur area, demanding better pay and improved working conditions amid rising living expenses. The demonstrations have intensified, with police detaining 16 people as tensions spread across several industrial locations. Protesters are calling for a monthly minimum wage of Tk 30,000, while clashes and traffic disruptions have added to the pressure on local authorities. The unrest has also raised concerns about the impact on…