670 of 4,000 Bangladesh garment factories shut down over higher pay demands
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India & neighbourhood· Prelims + Mains·
Hydro-diplomacy and supply chain stability: a key GS2 angle for India-Bangladesh relations.
Why in news
India's External Affairs Ministry responded to the shutdown of 670 garment factories in Bangladesh due to worker protests and addressed the upcoming expiry of the Ganga Water Treaty.
Background
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) reported that 670 out of 4,000 registered factories shut down in Dhaka, Gazipur, and central Mymensingh. The Ganga Water Treaty, signed in December 1996, is set to expire in 2026.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact670 out of 4,000 registered garment factories in Bangladesh shut down due to pay demands.
- PlaceProtests and factory shutdowns occurred in Dhaka, Gazipur, and central Mymensingh.
- BodyBGMEA: Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
- FactGanga Water Treaty was inked in December 1996.
- BodyJoint Rivers Commission: The structured mechanism for discussing cross-boundary rivers between India and Bangladesh.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Ganga Water Treaty and industrial situation in Bangladesh, consider the following statements:
- The Joint Rivers Commission is the body responsible for managing the garment export sector.
- The Ganga Water Treaty was signed in December 1996 and is set to expire in 2026.
- A total of 1,000 garment factories in Bangladesh shut down due to labor protests.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)1 and 2 only
- (d)2 and 3 only
Show answer
Answer: (b) 2 only — Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: It is the mechanism for discussing cross-boundary rivers. Statement 3 is incorrect: 670 out of 4,000 registered factories shut down.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of water-sharing treaties and industrial stability in maintaining the India-Bangladesh bilateral relationship.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Hydro-diplomacy: Role of the Joint Rivers Commission in managing transboundary water disputes.
- Economic Interdependence: Impact of labor unrest in Bangladesh's garment sector on regional supply chains.
- Diplomatic Continuity: Balancing bilateral ties amidst internal political shifts and industrial strikes in neighboring states.
Keywords: Hydro-diplomacy · Transboundary Water · Labor Unrest · Bilateral Relations · Supply Chain Stability
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