Faisal Samad, senior vice-president of BGMEA, the apex body of the country’s garment sector, said workers of garment factories have started receiving wages for April from May 7, reports UNB. The owners have already started the process to avail assistance from the stimulus package announced for the export-oriented industries to pay wages and allowances to the workers, Faisal further commented. Joly Talukder, general secretary of Garment Sramik Trade Union Kendro, said she is doubtful about the commitment the BGMEA leaders made over the payment of wages by May 20. How will they pay the wages for the last month by May 20?” she was quoted as saying. If the authorities concerned do not pressure the RMG factory owners, they will not pay the wages before Eid, Joly remarked.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 15, 2020 11:03 UTC