Bangladesh RMG Industry

Apparel sector must adapt to climate crisis

Climate-adaptive measures are vital for the sector’s future

Is a minimum wage offer of Tk 12,500 even logical?

It is shocking that the wage board sees it fit to approve such a meagre amount for minimum wage for RMG workers, which is a quarter of what they need just to stay above the poverty line.

Why should RMG workers toil to live below the poverty line?

How acceptable is this minimum wage of Tk 12,500?

Can the EU visit tip the scales for workers' dignity?

The timing of the visit, amidst labour unrest and pre-election volatility, is particularly significant.

Why buyers shouldn’t worry about Bangladesh’s unrest

International buyers can rest assured they can place orders here with confidence.

BGMEA holds Bangladesh Apparel Summit in Australia

The summit sees 130 participants from different stakeholders

Climate Action / Collaboration is in our collective interest

Without fashion retailers and their suppliers working together, our industry as a whole will continue to see emissions rising.

Take action to stop RMG cargo theft

Such incidents are becoming a serious problem for apparel exporters

Green factories brighten image of apparel sector

Bangladesh’s apparel industry has witnessed numerous ups and downs ever since the deadly fire at the Tazreen Fashions factory in Ashulia and collapse of Rana Plaza in Savar about a decade ago.

January 14, 2023
January 14, 2023

Exploitation is built into the global RMG industry

We need to find a way to hold brands accountable

July 31, 2022
July 31, 2022

Don't let fuel shortage undo RMG success

In recent months, global energy prices have soared, and ready-made garment (RMG) makers in Bangladesh have been feeling its impacts these past few weeks.

July 17, 2022
July 17, 2022

Storytelling can help Bangladeshi RMG makers stand out

RMG makers in Bangladesh have a compelling story to tell. And there is no better time to start doing it than now.

July 6, 2022
July 6, 2022

“Buying US lies on Xinjiang may hurt Bangladeshi RMG industry”

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming has claimed that Washington is spreading “lies” about “forced labour” in China’s Xinjian, and warned that if Bangladesh is not cautious enough, the “lies” may hurt the Bangladeshi RMG industry.

June 13, 2022
June 13, 2022

Bangladesh RMG industry: Expansion without a plan would be dangerous

Enhancing production capacity now, without any feasibility studies or without regard to what future headwind we may be facing, would be risky and reckless.

May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022

Green finance must be open to SMEs

Despite Bangladesh having a large number of green factories, the SMEs in our garment industry are still struggling to access green finance.

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