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Bangladesh garment factories shut as workers strike for higher wages

Dozens of factories halted production on Thursday after workers demanded wage increases.

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  1. 0:01Dozens of garment factories across Bangladesh
  2. 0:04stopped work on Thursday after workers
  3. 0:06demanded higher wages
  4. 0:08Factories in Dhaka and Gazipur ceased
  5. 0:11production as employees walked off
  6. 0:13the job
  7. 0:14The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters
  8. 0:17Association called for calm while wage
  9. 0:19talks continue
  10. 0:22Around 30,000 employees are participating in
  11. 0:25the strike affecting many factories
  12. 0:29For the full story visit wenepal.com
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