Bangladesh garment factories reopen amid wage unrest

Factories reopened on November 2 after widespread closures and production disruptions the day before. Bangladesh's garment manufacturers' association said demonstrations disrupted operations at 529 factories and affected nearly 1 million workers. The government formed a wage board to review workers' demands, but the move did not immediately quell the unrest. The association's president warned of “no work, no pay” if further protests force shutdowns.