Corporate Compliance 4 November 2026
Bangladesh RMG Workers Set for Higher Wages in 2027
Bangladesh’s ready‑made garment (RMG) sector will roll out a revised minimum wage for workers from January 2027, with the new wage schedule to be finalised by December 2026. The rise is intended to lift earnings, improve living standards and keep the industry competitive amid rising inflation.
Bangladesh’s ready‑made garment (RMG) sector is set to increase minimum wages for its workforce.
- New wage rates take effect January 2027.
- Government will finalise the wage structure by December 2026.
- Goal: raise earnings, improve living standards and keep the sector competitive as inflation climbs.
For full details, see the original report Bangladesh RMG workers to receive revised wages from January 2027.
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