LatestCorporate Compliance 6 November 2026
Bangladesh Garment Wage Protests Spark Industry Alarm
Workers in Bangladesh's garment sector are staging wage protests demanding 13-14% annual raises, threatening factory closures and a hit to the $40 bn industry. Meanwhile, India faces a constitutional challenge over its data protection law that could curb investigative journalism, Karnataka launches a youth employment initiative stressing fair pay, and regulators issue new standards for pension scheme classification and gratuity calculations.
- Bangladesh garment sector: Workers' wage protests demand a 13‑14% annual increase, risking factory shutdowns and a slowdown in the $40 bn industry. Read more
- India data protection law: A constitutional challenge argues the new privacy regime could become a gag order on investigative journalism. Read more
- Karnataka skill summit: Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar launches *Yuva Udyoga Sethu* to promote skilled jobs with appropriate wages. Read more
- Pension scheme framework: PFRDA releases amendments to standardise classification and presentation of NPS schemes. Read more
- Gratuity update: A 3% DA hike raises gratuity payouts for retiring government employees. Read more
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