Apparel workers at a factory in Gazipur busy with their workload, as they often complain of hitting production target in tight schedule Dhaka TribuneSeveral apparel workers claimed they feel mentally stressed due to higher target of production and extra working hoursAdditional working hours and pressures for hitting production targets are causing workers of the $30.6 billion readymade garments (RMG) industry to suffer from several ailments, including illnesses and depression. Speaking to the Dhaka Tribune, several apparel workers claimed they feel mentally stressed due to higher target of production and extra working hours, which make them ill, leading to many to resign. Meanwhile, workers claimed that extra working hours is another burden for them, which leaves them in terrible physical and mental condition afterwards. Psychologists opined that the higher targets and extra working hours bring mental illness and in long run, the workers lose productivity and leave their jobs. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said they did not have information about the extra working hours or putting pressure to hit higher targets.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 22, 2019 16:41 UTC