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Garment workers block Mirpur-10 demanding Tk 30,000 as wage

Garment workers have blocked the road at the Mirpur-10 intersection in the capital, demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000. Workers from several apparel factories in Mirpur joined the blockade. The demonstration began around 10:00 am today, disrupting traffic across the area. Photo taken by Tanvir Ahammed.

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Garment workers gathered at the centre of the road during the demonstration in Mirpur-10.
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Law enforcement personnel stand guard as the protestors take over the intersection.
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A group of young workers sits in the middle of the street to enforce the blockade.
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Female garment workers sit on the street under the Mirpur-10 metro station, blocking traffic.
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Garment workers gathered at the centre of the road during the demonstration in Mirpur-10.
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Agitated garment workers brandish sticks and chant slogans beneath the Mirpur-10 metro rail station.
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Motorcyclists, three-wheelers and daily commuters remain stranded as vehicular movement comes to a halt due to road blockade.
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