Violent protests erupt in B'desh as garment workers demand higher wages

Thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh are protesting, demanding a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka, more than double the current 12,500 taka. They cite rising food, housing, transport and healthcare costs that have eroded their purchasing power. Protests turned violent in several areas, with workers throwing bricks, setting fire to police vehicles, and vandalising factory properties.