The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers Association (BGMEA) has officially informed factory owners that they will have to pay at least 15 days of salary for the current month in addition to the bonus to garment workers before Eid. At the same time, the organization has requested factory owners to give two-three days of leave before Eid if possible.

BGMEA Secretary General Md. Faizur Rahman said in a notice to the organization’s member factory owners on Tuesday that the 85th meeting of the Tripartite Advisory Council was held at the meeting room of the Ministry of Labor and Employment on March 6 to review the labor situation and issues related to wages, bonuses and leave of industrial workers before the holy Eid-ul-Fitr. The meeting, which was attended by representatives of various government departments including employers, labor representatives, and representatives of various government departments, decided that at least 15 days of salary for the month of March should be paid to garment workers and employees before Eid. As a result, the organization’s Secretary General requested factory owners to take steps accordingly.