Bangladesh garment factories shut down as worker protests turn violent

Hundreds of clothing factories have closed as workers demand higher pay and clash with police.

A wave of protests has hit Bangladesh, leading to the closure of hundreds of clothing factories. Workers are marching in the streets to demand better pay. In areas like Ashulia and Savar, at least 264 factories have shut their doors for now. The situation has become intense, with reports of clashes between protesters and police. The workers are unhappy with their current wages and are calling for an increase to cover the rising cost of living. Because so many factories are closed, the production of clothes for big global brands has slowed down significantly. In response to the unrest, the …