Bangladesh Wage Board Agrees to Introduce Revised Garment Pay Structure

On 4 November, Bangladesh's six-member garment wage board agreed to introduce a revised pay structure from December, with workers expected to receive their first salaries under the new scale in January. The proposed increase had not yet been finalised, while workers were demanding a monthly minimum wage of Tk30,000 compared with the existing Tk12,500. The development highlights demand for workforce planning, payroll advisory, labour compliance, productivity consulting and employee training across the garment industry. HPC can support HR partnerships, specialist recruitment and workforce-development services for manufacturers and suppliers.