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Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said that the readymade garment industry has gone through a challenging period and has now achieved stability. This was announced at a press conference held at Uttara BGMEA complex in Dhaka today. In the press conference, it was said that the BGMEA board has been able to deal…
Three women were killed when a bus carrying garment workers collided with a truck at Manikganj’s Shivalay on the Dhaka-Aricha highway. At least 20 people were injured. The identity of the injured is not yet known. The accident took place at Bowali Bridge area of the upazila around 6:30 am on Thursday. The deceased are…
Three challenges need to be faced urgently for the sustainable development of the garment industry in the country and to survive in the current competitive market. These are decarbonisation, coping with post-transition from Least Developed Countries (LDC) list and impact of fourth industrial revolution or automation of technology on production systems. The speakers said these…
On the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, BGMEA and BKMEA claimed that May salary, bonus payment and Eid leave were given in 100% factories. The Industrial Police has thanked the employers and workers organization for giving the same information about salary and bonus. BGMEA said in a press release on Saturday that there are 2 thousand 160…
Exports of apparel made in the United States, the country’s single largest export market, fell. Exports to the country fell in the first quarter (January-March) of this year as US retailers and brands reduced apparel imports. The exporters of the related sectors say that due to gas-electricity crisis and lack of deep sea ports, they…
Bangladesh is plagued by questions from the United States about the competitiveness of the ready-made garment sector. A hearing on this issue was held in Washington on Monday night. The United States government agency organizes the International Trade Commission (USITC). Where BGMEA President joined virtually besides Commerce Secretary. During the question and answer session, USITC…
Three challenges need to be faced urgently for the sustainable development of the garment industry in the country and to survive in the current competitive market. These are decarbonisation, coping with post-transition from Least Developed Countries (LDC) list and impact of fourth industrial revolution or automation of technology on production systems. The speakers said these…
Major international fashion brands, including Zara, H&M and GAP, are exploiting Bangladesh garment industry workers, with some of them involved in unfair practices and paying the suppliers below the cost of production, according to a study published on Wednesday. The study that surveyed 1,000 Bangladeshi factories making garments for global brands and retailers during the…
Bangladeshi apparel exporters have to pay up to six times higher than the official fees for securing essential permits and renewal of licences, which also increases their business costs, according to a new study by the Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD). The study found that apparel exporters paid 644% higher than the official rate for…
For the sustainable development of the readymade garment (RMG) industry in the country and to thrive in the current competitive market, it is necessary to address three urgent challenges, said experts at a discussion. The challenges are: decarbonization, the transition from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and the impact of automation technology on the fourth…
