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The Economic Times
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UNBELIEVABLE: Bangladesh garment factories reopen as wage protests keep industry on edge | History Defined

Bangladesh's garment factories reopened on Monday after widespread closures and production disruptions a day earlier, but manufacturers remain concerned about further unrest over workers' demands for higher wages.

The ready-made garment sector accounts for more than 80% of Bangladesh's export earnings, employs about 4 million workers and contributes around 10% to gross domestic product.

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