Behind Bangladesh's garment boom, workers cut food, healthcare as wages fall short

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Garment workers in Gazipur, Bangladesh, are struggling to afford basic necessities as wages fall short, with some cutting spending on food and healthcare. The account highlights the pressures facing workers in a major garment manufacturing hub near Dhaka.

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