Factory cites illegal strike, worker assault as reasons for shutdown

Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector risks losing orders after duty-free trade access to the European Union ends in 2029, unless workers’ rights are ensured, an expert warned at an event in Dhaka today.

A team of BGMEA leaders met Energy Division secretary today

Bangladesh is in an advantageous position compared with competing countries in the US

Bangladesh’s garment exports fell 11.92 percent from the previous quarter to $9.11 billion in the April–June period of the current fiscal year, according to the latest quarterly data from the central bank.

The association asked its members to pay tribute to the July martyrs on Aug 5

The labour and employment adviser exchanged views with labour department officials, employees, and trade union leaders, and distributed cheques among workers

The tariff will be a bit less if 20% of the cotton used in garment production is sourced from the USA

The impact will be especially severe for small and medium-sized enterprises

If held in person, the team led by commerce adviser will leave for the USA on July 27

Around 7:30pm yesterday, the workers started taking positions on both sides of the highway

Let’s not wait—to witness the nightmare become real.

New US tariffs challenge RMG sector, but global competitive edge holds

The United States is Bangladesh’s single largest export destination.

Garment exports to non-traditional markets grew 6.79 percent year-on-year to $6.04 billion in the July-May period of the outgoing fiscal year, according to data from the Export Promotion Bureau compiled by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).

Overall imports by the USA from the world also increased by 10.65% in the period

Three received the highest platinum rating and one gold rating

Rakib died in a canoe capsize accident in Canada along with a Biman pilot

While 96% of industrial units have paid April salary

The Forum panel has won the biennial election of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), according to the final results announced by the election commission.