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Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina declared her intention to return to Bangladesh from Indian exile in December, defying a death sentence imposed for the 2024 protest crackdown. Hasina acknowledged she may face arrest, imprisonment, torture, or death upon arrival, rejecting the trial's legitimacy while India continues to refuse extradition requests.
The South China Morning Post argues that violent unrest among garment workers in Bangladesh, demanding doubled wages, threatens an economic disaster. The article contends that while the Minimum Wage Board has agreed to a revised pay scale by December, ongoing negotiations and factory closures highlight the sector's vulnerability amid labor strikes.
Bangladesh's newly formed wage board agreed to implement a revised pay structure for garment workers starting in December, following five days of disruptive protests. Workers demanded a monthly minimum wage increase to 30,000 taka from 12,500 taka, arguing that rising living costs have eroded their purchasing power significantly.
Solar panel and battery sales in Dhaka’s Kaptan Bazar have jumped 50% year-over-year as households and businesses seek alternatives to unreliable grid power. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has installed solar panels on his residence, highlighting the shift away from expensive spot-market LNG imports causing rolling blackouts.