, July 9 -- Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury on Thursday told Parliament that the government will review and reset the minimum wage for tea workers in August as part of its commitment to ensuring their fair rights and improving their overall living standards.

Speaking on a private member's resolution moved by BNP MP from Moulvibazar-4 Md Showkatul Islam, the Minister said the government is attaching the highest priority to the sustainable development of the tea industry alongside protecting tea workers' legitimate rights, ensuring safe working conditions and improving their quality of life.

He said the minimum wage for tea workers is reviewed and revised at regular intervals through the Wage Board constituted with r...