File photo of Workers of RMG factories block the Singair-Hemayetpur Road on Monday, April 13, 2020 Dhaka TribuneThe study found that 90% of the respondent workers did not receive any support during the lockdownA recent survey has shown Covid-19 took a heavy toll on the health, economic condition and mental health of readymade garments (RMG) workers. Plan International Bangladesh conducted three studies on the RMG workers in May, September and October and the findings were revealed in a webinar hosted by Dhaka Tribune on Wednesday. The study also found that 90% of the respondent workers did not receive any support during the lockdown. Meanwhile, BGMEA health centres remain closed and there were no initiatives from other related officialdoms in the study area. RMG workers’ rights activists Nazma Akter, founder and executive director of Awaj Foundation, said there are plenty of trade unions but those are not really powerful enough or led by women.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 10, 2020 09:11 UTC