Tannery industry: Does the 2024 proposed minimum wage meet expectations?
Proper implementation of the new minimum wage needs extended attention.
1m ago
A man-made disaster and the major economic losses it caused
While the micro and messo levels of losses are immediate and short term, macro level losses would be medium to long term.
3m ago
How are local monitoring agencies faring 10 years after Rana Plaza?
Bangladesh still lacks strong governing institutions that could effectively monitor safety issues in the RMG industry
1y ago
COP26: Will world leaders make commitment out of the box?
The COP26 began at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow yesterday. The whole world is closely watching how much of their expectation on reducing climate vulnerabilities is being addressed through required actions.
3y ago
We are heading towards a bumpy road, but are we prepared?
Bangladesh has decided to gradually resume economic activities, a decision that was taken at a time when the daily detection of coronavirus patients in the country is on the rise -- from 418 on 26 April to 1,034 on 11 May.
4y ago
Opening factories would do more harm than good
The recent events in the garment sector regarding the workers’ unpaid wages, layoffs, retrenchment and opening of factories without proper safety measures portray that the May Day does not bear any more significance than a normal day.
4y ago
Prioritisation, selection and distribution of the stimulus package
On 5 April, the honourable prime minister has announced the second stimulus package in view of addressing the adversity of coronavirus on our economy.
4y ago
Taming coronavirus rampage: An efficient and inclusive approach is the need of the hour
The outbreak of coronavirus is deepening in the country and the risks on public health and overall economy is getting high.
4y ago
February 20, 2018
RMG sector: Lessons for the future
The formation of Accord and Alliance in 2013 and their activities for workplace safety in the RMG sector have led to important organisational learning for Bangladesh.
February 23, 2017
Emerging Asian markets and export diversification
Widening comparative advantage in global export market has not only triggered economic growth but also ensured expected structural transformation as has been revealed in many Asian developing economies such as South Korea,
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