“We Earn Tk170 a Day, Haven’t Eaten Meat in 6 Months,” Says Sreemangal Tea Worker

A recent video from Sreemangal highlights the challenging conditions faced by tea workers in Bangladesh. In the clip, a worker reveals that their daily wage is just Tk170, an amount insufficient to meet basic living expenses amid rising food costs. He explains, “We haven’t eaten meat in six months,” emphasizing how even protein-rich foods have become unaffordable for tea worker families. The video sheds light on the ongoing economic hardships in Bangladesh’s tea estates, exposing the struggles of workers who toil daily yet struggle to provide nutritious meals for their families.