A potential shift in US-China trade relations is a rare chance for Bangladesh to take a giant leap forward in the global garment trade.
I believe COP29 holds major promise for the future of circularity and sustainability in Bangladesh’s RMG sector.
The challenges are multifaceted, from a heavy reliance on fossil fuels to inefficiencies within factory operations.
Bangladesh is at a critical crossroads in its energy policy.
The Bangladesh Climate Action Forum 2024 which recently concluded in Dhaka was a huge success and surpassed all expectations.
To maintain its position as a global leader in the garment industry, Bangladesh must prioritise unity and stability.
We need to look at what the business community needs from our state and non-state institutions.
The RMG industry has provided lakhs of women, with their first formal employment opportunities.
And while cost reduction is essential, it should not come at the expense of product quality.
Fashion and textile supply chains stand to benefit greatly from the rise of the responsible investor.
Advocacy efforts in Bangladesh have been part of the national dialogue centring wages for several decades.
International buyers can rest assured they can place orders here with confidence.
If it’s left to garment suppliers, the green transition will take decades.
While carbon offsetting has gained momentum and support, it is not without its share of critics.
There are environmental, economic, social, and geopolitical ramifications to continuing on a business-as-usual path.
Climate change is worsening the situation and the financial and humanitarian costs brought by this calamity are racking up.
Carbon capture and storage involves capturing CO2 emissions from industrial processes or power plants and storing them underground.
There is no doubt that automation can be both a threat and an opportunity for our garment industry and its workers, depending on how it is implemented and managed.
