Violent protests erupted in Bangladesh as garment workers demanded a minimum wage hike from 12,500 to 30,000 taka. Protesters clashed with police. Violent protests have erupted in Bangladesh's garment industry as workers demand a sharp increase in their minimum monthly wage from 12,500 taka to 30,000 taka. A prolonged economic slowdown, rising inflation and stagnant wages have brought Bangladesh's garment workers onto the streets demanding higher wages.