Gazipur is a central Bangladesh city, a textile and garment hub north of Dhaka, governed by Gazipur City Corporation since 2013. In the news after wage protests in Bangladesh’s garment sector, which employs millions and drives most export earnings.
Protests by garment workers have escalated in Dhaka, Gazipur and Savar as unions demand a minimum wage of 30,000 taka ($242) per month amid rising living costs. A government wage board is reviewing pay while factories face disruptions and security concerns.