Pay wages, bonus to RMG workers in time: Tofail

Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed yesterday directed all the RMG factory owners to pay the wages and Eid bonus of their workers in time, reports UNB.

He came up with the directive during a special meeting on the upcoming Eid-ul- Fitr at the Secretariat.

"The owners must clear their wages by June 10 and bonus by June 14," he said adding that the owners can seek police protection to carry their money, if necessary.

During the meeting, representatives from Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BKMEA), Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) and eight other organisations were also present. The minister also said this year the workers will be able to celebrate Eid properly.

As the RMG industry witnessed a 9.37 per cent growth this year, he expects that they can achieve the $30- billion export target.

Tofail also said American and European buyers' groups, Accord and Alliance, which is working to improve workplace safety in Bangladesh readymade garment sector, will leave Bangladesh in January next year.

BGMEA president Siddiqur Rahman assured the minister that the workers' wages will be cleared by June 10 and bonus by June 14.

Pay wages, bonus to RMG workers in time: Tofail

Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed yesterday directed all the RMG factory owners to pay the wages and Eid bonus of their workers in time, reports UNB. He came up with the directive during a special meeting on the upcoming Eid-ul- Fitr at the Secretariat. The owners must clear their wages by June 10 and bonus by June 14, he said adding that the owners can seek police protection to carry their money, if necessary. During the meeting, representatives from Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers Exporters Association (BKMEA), Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) and eight other organisations were also present. The minister also said this year the workers will be able to celebrate Eid properly. As the RMG industry witnessed a 9.37 per cent growth this year, he expects that they can achieve the $30- billion export target. Tofail also said American and European buyers groups, Accord and Alliance, which is working to improve workplace safety in Bangladesh readymade garment sector, will leave Bangladesh in January next year. BGMEA president Siddiqur Rahman assured the minister that the workers wages will be cleared by June 10 and bonus by June 14.