, Nov. 2 -- Worker representatives of the Minimum Wage Board for RMG sector have said they will initiate talks with all garment worker federations and organisations to prepare a consensus-based wage proposal that ensures fair pay for workers in the ready-made garment (RMG) sector.

The announcement was made at a press conference held at Shram Bhaban in the capital this morning.

They also demanded the immediate release of workers and labour leaders detained in connection with the ongoing protests, and the withdrawal of what they termed harassment cases filed against them.

Anwar Hossain, permanent worker representative on the Wage Board and a leader of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal, presided over the event.

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