Bangladesh, Oct. 31 -- Labour Minister Ariful Hoque Choudhury on Saturday reiterated that the gazette on the formation of a wage board for garment workers would be issued on Sunday, amid continued protests in different areas, including Mirpur, demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000.

Speaking at a press conference after a meeting with garment industry leaders, the minister said the official process for forming the minimum wage board for garment workers would be completed and the gazette issued on Sunday, following a comprehensive four-hour discussion with labour leaders on Friday.

He said the government had received the names of workers' representatives for the board, while owners' representatives had submitted their nominations i...