Police fired teargas and stun grenades at protesters as garment factory workers across Bangladesh took to the streets to demonstrate for higher wages. Hundreds of garment factories have closed due to the unrest this week during a crucial production period for spring and summer export orders, raising concerns about shipment delays
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Garment factory workers clashed with Bangladesh police as protests over wages entered their fifth day and disrupted production in the country's key apparel sector
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