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Another 4% hike in annual increment urged for RMG workers
Annual hike for workers in the sector would come to 9%
RMG workers in Ashulia.
Dhaka, Dec 9 – The government has recommended an annual increment of 9% for workers in the readymade garment sector, increasing four present salaries from the existing five percent, said Brigadier General (Retd.) Sakhawat Hossain, Adviser on Shipping and Labour & Employment.
Besides, the annual increment determined by the Minimum Wage Board, equivalent to 5% of the existing salary, will continue to remain in effect, he said while speaking at a press briefing held at the ministry on Monday.
The additional 4% increment, as per the recommendations, will be implemented from December 1, 2024 and disbursed along with the salary for January, he said.
Along with this salary increase, other benefits related to the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 (as amended) will also be applicable, said the adviser.
He further said that this wage increment will remain in effect until it is re-evaluated by the government or a new minimum wage rate is announced by the Minimum Wage Board.
Sakhawat also urged both employers and workers to work together to implement the recommendation in the national interest. - UNB