Dhaka, May 28 -- Over 53 per cent, or 1,126 garment factories registered with the apparel apex body - Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association- paid festival allowances as of Wednesday, three days before the set deadline, according to data from the BGMEA.

The trade body, in a circular issued on May 26 citing the government's decision, asked all its members to pay the festival allowance by May 31 and the monthly wages for May by June 3.

"But, if necessary, May wages could be paid before the Eid holiday starts, considering production and shipment, after discussions with respective workers," read the notification.

It further added that, in such cases, factory management must ensure there is no labour unrest.

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