News / Garment exports face disruption following Bangladesh factory closures

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Garment exports from Bangladesh are likely to face delays, or cancellation, with hundreds of factories closed over a labour dispute.

Closures began last week in industrial districts near Dhaka. Today, according to the police, some 219 factories are closed in Ashulia, a major garment centre.

Many factories have been vandalised by the workers, to press home their demands, including a wage hike and better facilities. Yesterday one group set fire to a Big Boss Corp factory, after blocking roads.

The government yesterday formed ...