SKOP in a statement also urged all workers to observe a four-hour siege programme on the same day.

Ignoring the views of SKOP, the Minimum Wage Board proposed a pay structure that does not match with the expectations of the workers, it said adding that the law was passed hurriedly without giving an opportunity for discussion.

Jatiya Sramik League rejected the pay structure recommended by Minimum Wage Board for the readymade garment workers, urging all to launch a greater movement.

Terming the final recommendations unrealistic and a betrayal with the garment workers, it said the government was forced to pass the law in the face of strong opposition from the garment owners.

It is a farce that the export-oriented garment industries will give a basic salary of Tk 1,100 only to their workers, it mentioned.

An alliance of 16 garment workers organisations also urged the government to take action against the owners, as they did not implement the tripartite agreement signed in June.

"Owners make commitments, sign deals but do not implement them. The government should take action against this kind of cheat," said the alliance in a statement.

Bangladesh Garments Sramik Karmachari Federation (BGSKF) also rejected the proposed wage for the garment workers, saying it would not help maintain a congenial environment in the readymade garment (RMG) industry.