Bangladesh

Bangladeshi garment workers return to work

Submitted by Red Marriott on Jan 5 2008 00:54

Dhaka, Bangladesh: there has been a return to work after two days of strikes and protests which spread to 50 factories and involved thousands of garment workers in Mirpur, Dhaka (see earlier report).

Worked to death - Bangladeshi garment workers take to the streets after workmate dies

Submitted by Red Marriott on Jan 4 2008 00:22

On Wednesday (2nd Jan) this week several thousand garment workers from around 20 factories completely blocked a main highway from 8am to 5 pm in Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh - aftermath of a cyclone

Submitted by Red Marriott on Dec 4 2007 17:32

In recent days there have been demonstrations across those coastal areas of Bangladesh worst-hit by the 'Sidr' cyclone of 15 November.

Garment workers struggles escalate again in Bangladesh

Submitted by Red Marriott on Sep 23 2007 22:46
Bangladeshi garment workers

Tejgaon, Dhaka; yesterday morning (Saturday) new clashes broke out in the city's industrial zone. Up to 25,000 garment workers came out on wildcat strike and fought both police and management-hired thugs. Over 50 people, including cops, were injured - some seriously.

Jute workers attack union leaders in Bangladesh amid wider unrest

Submitted by Red Marriott on Sep 17 2007 23:10

RM examines a new wave of workers' struggle in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh: 100 hurt as garment workers clash with police

Submitted by Ed on Sep 16 2007 15:55

Production in most parts of the Dhaka Export Processing Zone (DEPZ) in Savar remained suspended throughout the day yesterday as clashes between workers and police left at least 100 people injured.

Student revolt: riots across Bangladesh

Submitted by Red Marriott on Aug 24 2007 13:03

A clash on Monday 20 Aug on Dhaka University campus, when students at a football game were manhandled by soldiers, has escalated into a nationwide student revolt.

Water, energy and crisis in Bangladesh

Submitted by Red Marriott on May 7 2007 20:16

How water and electricity scarcity impacts on life and politics. Plus a brief look at the ongoing governmental crisis.

Bangladesh: Strikes, clashes and party leaders to be exiled?

Submitted by Red Marriott on Apr 23 2007 21:38

Following on from our previous report, workers at the four Khulna jute mills were locked out by bosses last week.

On Bangladesh today and tomorrow

Submitted by Red Marriott on Apr 21 2007 10:55

After six months of effective martial law and widespread political purges imposed by military anti-corruption squads under the caretaker government, we now begin to hear reports of class struggle reappearing.