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Bangladeshi Workers Strike Grows, 250 Factories Closed

HeadlineNov 13, 2013

In Bangladesh, garment workers are continuing a massive protest against low wages at the factories producing cheap goods for Western firms. The protest has now led to the closures of 250 garment factories, up from 100 on Tuesday. Thousands of workers are taking part. More than 100 people were wounded today as striking workers clashed with police for a third consecutive day.

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