Garment workers' bonuses and payments are either not paid on time or not at the proper rate.
Even with low productivity, a Bangladeshi worker working an average of 14-15 hours a day produces $1,400 or more a month.
MetLife Foundation and Swisscontact Bangladesh yesterday joined hands to launch a financial inclusion programme under which the garment workers will be able to get affordable loans and microinsurance.
Garment workers protested in Mirpur today demanding a hike in wages. Violent clash ensued with the police afterwards.
Garment workers' bonuses and payments are either not paid on time or not at the proper rate.
Even with low productivity, a Bangladeshi worker working an average of 14-15 hours a day produces $1,400 or more a month.
MetLife Foundation and Swisscontact Bangladesh yesterday joined hands to launch a financial inclusion programme under which the garment workers will be able to get affordable loans and microinsurance.
Garment workers protested in Mirpur today demanding a hike in wages. Violent clash ensued with the police afterwards.
