Bangladesh garment industry wage fight shakes core economic pillar

Government alleges link between protests by opposition and inflation-weary workers

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Police confront garment workers in Ashulia, on the outskirts of Dhaka, during a recent demonstration for higher wages. (Photo by Nazmul Islam)

FAISAL MAHMUD, Contributing writer

DHAKA -- A prolonged wage dispute in Bangladesh's garment industry risks damaging a critical economic engine while adding to political turmoil that has rocked the country in recent weeks.

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