The United States has expressed concern over recent ‘violence’ against workers in Bangladesh who were protesting for an increase in the minimum wage.
Reports maintained this adding in a statement issued by Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the Department of State recently, the US condemned the ‘criminalisation of legitimate worker and trade union activities.’
The US urged the Government of Bangladesh to safeguard workers’ right to peaceful protest and to thoroughly investigate allegations of false criminal charges against workers and labour leaders.
The Department of State also called for a reassessment of the minimum wage decision through the tripartite process to address the growing economic pressures faced by workers and their families.
Emphasising the importance of Governments ensuring workers can exercise their rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining without fear of violence or intimidation, the US expressed a firm commitment to advancing these fundamental human rights both in Bangladesh and globally, the reports claimed.