Tea workers

On 25 November, the workers under the banner of Bangladesh Tea Worker Federation and Tea Garden Education Right Implementation Council jointly brought out a torch procession demanding payment of outstanding dues, fixing daily wage etc. Photo: UNB
Panorama

The tea workers’ movement and the need for land reform in Bangladesh

The tea workers' movement against the seizure of land should not be viewed solely as an issue for tea workers. Land reform for Bangladeshi rural poor is long overdue

Representational Image. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Workers of 8 tea gardens in Sylhet join work after getting partial arrears

Workers of National Tea Company. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

No money to buy rice: National Tea Company workers struggle to survive

Representational image. File Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Workers of 18 tea gardens returning to work after 3 months

Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Tea workers rally in Sylhet demands unpaid wages, protection for estates

The workers under the banner of Bangladesh Tea Worker Federation and Tea Garden Education Right Implementation Council jointly brought out a torch procession this evening (25 November). Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Sylhet tea workers bring out torch procession demanding dues

Hundreds of tea workers took to the streets of Sylhet on 15 November 2024. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Tea workers in Sylhet stage protest demanding overdue wages

Around 5 lakh people are directly dependent on the tea industry. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain.
Panorama

Can tea workers be included in reform talks?

Despite the passing of several laws, amendments over the years have not adequately addressed the workers’ needs. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Thoughts

Will the tea workers ever get fair wages?

Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Female tea workers' rights situation unsatisfactory: Study 

Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Tea worker shot dead by illegal deer hunters

Representational image. File Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Sylhet tea pickers have world's highest rate of leprosy

Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Two-year agreement signed to increase tea staff salaries