B'desh factories sack 1500 workers over 'illegal' protests
Bangladesh garment manufacturers have sacked around 1,500 workers for participating in "illegal" protests demanding a three-fold pay hike. The protests led to the closure of dozens of factories supplying major Western brands like Zara and H&M, prompting fears of supply shortage during the holiday season. Notably, the garment industry in Bangladesh makes up to 77% of the country's exports.