Dhaka, April 26 -- Leather industry workers have called off their strike after a productive meeting with employers and industry leaders on the implementation of the government-declared minimum wage structure across five pay grades.
The meeting was held on Thursday at the office of the Bangladesh Finished Leather, Leather Goods and Footwear Exporters' Association in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.
Representatives from the Bangladesh Finished Leather Association, Bangladesh Tanners Association, the Tannery Workers Union, and other labour leaders were present in the meeting.
Following the discussion, Tannery Workers Union General Secretary Abdul Malek informed the media that all ongoing protests and work stoppages concerning the minimum wage demand have ...