Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Md Alauddin Alal works in the production section of a garment factory. He previously operated manual machines, where long hours and heavy workloads took a toll on his health.

That changed after the factory introduced automated machines. The workload eased, physical strain reduced, and his health improved.

Alal said he no longer needs extra rest beyond his weekly day off and feels fit enough to manage his responsibilities.

He explained that earlier, 200 workers were required to operate 200 manual machines. The same factory now runs 500 automated machines.

Because one worker can manage multiple machines, overall employment has not fallen. In some cases, the factory has hired more workers.

In his view, automation has n...