Three challenges facing the apparel industry

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…

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BGMEA demands: Salary bonus in 100% factories

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…

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Reserve increased by remittances

Bangladesh Bank’s foreign exchange reserves increased due to remittances or expatriate income around Eid-ul-Azha. However, gross reserves have yet to cross the $25 billion mark. At present the gross reserve is 2 thousand 478 crores or 24.78 billion dollars. According to the latest data of Bangladesh Bank, the gross reserve is 2 thousand 478 crores…

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