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Bangladesh garment factories close as workers clash with police in pay protests

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First reported on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 08:35 EST by The Philadelphia Inquirer·Latest article on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 09:24 EST

Summary

Police have clashed with garment workers demanding higher minimum wages in Bangladesh, where days of protests have disrupted an industry that employs about 4 million people, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported on Wednesday 4 November. Both outlets headlined that Bangladesh garment factories close as workers clash with police in pay protests.

Latest: Police have clashed with garment workers demanding higher minimum wages in Bangladesh, where days of protests have disrupted an industry that employs about 4 million people, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported, both outlets headlining that garment factories close.

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How it unfolded

  1. Wednesday 4 November

    Police have clashed with garment workers demanding higher minimum wages in Bangladesh, where days of protests have disrupted an industry that employs about 4 million people, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported, both outlets headlining that garment factories close.