Striking jute-mill workers clash with cops in Bangladesh
Submitted by Red Marriott on Sep 7 2006 18:28
On Wednesday 6th Sep 25,000 workers from 8 jute mills in the south-western city of Khulna began a 2 day strike.
Bangladeshi Government forced to renounce mine project
Submitted by Red Marriott on Sep 1 2006 08:46
In the face of mass resistance, Bangladeshi Government forced to renounce mine project. More actions threatened in garment industry.
News from Bangladesh
Submitted by Red Marriott on Aug 30 2006 20:02
Unrest continues across Bangladesh, with widespread strikes and the mass revolt against an attempt by a British company to begin destructive open cast mining in Phulbari.
Garment workers revolt in Bangladesh
Submitted by libcom on Jul 14 2006 10:15
RM analyses the strikes, riots and fires of the garment workers of Bangladesh for libcom.org/news.
Bangladesh: Textile workers win right to unionise
Submitted by libcom on Jun 4 2006 11:00
Bangladeshi authorities have said they will grant union rights to workers in the clothing industry in a bid to end protests that have left one man dead and scores injured and cost the industry an estimated $140 million.
Bangladesh: Police open fire on striking workers, killing one
Submitted by libcom on May 22 2006 20:42
At least one person was killed and 80 injured as police opened fire on garment workers who have been on a wildcat strike demanding a pay increase and the release of two imprisoned colleagues.
2001: Pakistan - The Mummification of the Class Struggle - Melancholic Troglodytes
Submitted by libcom on May 20 2006 11:04
Bangladesh: general strike
Submitted by libcom on Jan 22 2006 11:33
A general strike is in force today across Bangladesh.
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