, Nov. 2 -- Labour leaders have demanded that the new minimum wage for ready-made garment (RMG) workers be implemented from January 2027, urging the Minimum Wage Board to expedite its meetings and finalise the wage structure without delay.

They called for consecutive meetings of the board, with only one or two days between sessions, suggesting that members even hold overnight discussions if necessary to reach a decision quickly.

The demands were made at a press conference at Labour Bhaban on Monday by Babul Akhter, workers' representative on the Minimum Wage Board and a labour leader.

Explaining the proposed timeline, Akhter said the last minimum wage was announced in December 2023, meaning three years would be completed by December 20...