Poor pay, long work hours make Bangladesh women RMG workers quit jobs

Around four-fifths of such workers who quit cited family responsibilities as the prime reason. Thirty-one per cent of respondents said they were unable to take care of children due to long work hours, and thus, had to leave their jobs.

Twenty-nine per cent said they quit due to inadequate salary and benefits, while 18 per cent cited harassment and discrimination, and 17 per cent blamed poor working conditions, domestic media outlets reported.

The findings of the study, supported by non-governmental organisation Karmojibi Nari and Creative Pathways Bangladesh, were presented at a seminar in Dhaka recently.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (DS)