Bangladesh RMG sector

Recalibrating for inclusive growth in Bangladesh

Bangladesh faces a critical decision: recalibrate its economy towards inclusivity and sustainability.

Pushing businesses towards sustainable energy use

Bangladesh is at a critical crossroads in its energy policy.

Unrest erodes Bangladesh’s RMG edge over rivals

Garment exports by Bangladesh’s market rivals like India, Vietnam, China and Cambodia have increased to major Western markets due mainly to the latest spell of labour unrest and political changeover earlier in August in the country.

RMG work orders returning as labour unrest subsides

After more than a month of disruption due to the political changeover and subsequent labour unrest in major industrial belts, international apparel retailers and brands are returning to Bangladesh with work orders for upcoming seasons.

‘Workers must be allowed to speak up’

In light of the recent development in the RMG sector, where factories have started to open, Taslima Akhter, president of Bangladesh Garment Sramik Samhati (BGWS), talks about the workers’ protest and their demands and plights in an interview with Aliza Rahman of The Daily Star.

RMG export prices fall up to 16% in last 8 months

International market prices declined mainly because of a fall in demand from end consumers suffering from high inflationary pressure due to the severe fallouts of Covid-19 and Russia-Ukraine war.

US trade body defends Bangladesh at USITC hearing

Despite facing one of the highest tariff rates, Bangladesh is the third-largest apparel exporter to markets in the US because of its efforts to improve working conditions, end forced labour, stamp out counterfeits, and provide safe and high-quality products to American consumers, said the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) at a hearing recently.

BGMEA chief quizzed by US agency on price rise of apparel items

The president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) yesterday faced a barrage of questions from the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) during a hearing.

US to look into 'unhealthy competition' in garment pricing

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is going to hold a hearing involving Bangladesh to see whether a recent rise in prices of garment items sourced from the country had anything to do with unhealthy competition.

December 18, 2024
December 18, 2024

Recalibrating for inclusive growth in Bangladesh

Bangladesh faces a critical decision: recalibrate its economy towards inclusivity and sustainability.

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

Pushing businesses towards sustainable energy use

Bangladesh is at a critical crossroads in its energy policy.

October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024

Unrest erodes Bangladesh’s RMG edge over rivals

Garment exports by Bangladesh’s market rivals like India, Vietnam, China and Cambodia have increased to major Western markets due mainly to the latest spell of labour unrest and political changeover earlier in August in the country.

October 20, 2024
October 20, 2024

RMG work orders returning as labour unrest subsides

After more than a month of disruption due to the political changeover and subsequent labour unrest in major industrial belts, international apparel retailers and brands are returning to Bangladesh with work orders for upcoming seasons.

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

‘Workers must be allowed to speak up’

In light of the recent development in the RMG sector, where factories have started to open, Taslima Akhter, president of Bangladesh Garment Sramik Samhati (BGWS), talks about the workers’ protest and their demands and plights in an interview with Aliza Rahman of The Daily Star.

June 2, 2024
June 2, 2024

RMG export prices fall up to 16% in last 8 months

International market prices declined mainly because of a fall in demand from end consumers suffering from high inflationary pressure due to the severe fallouts of Covid-19 and Russia-Ukraine war.

March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024

US trade body defends Bangladesh at USITC hearing

Despite facing one of the highest tariff rates, Bangladesh is the third-largest apparel exporter to markets in the US because of its efforts to improve working conditions, end forced labour, stamp out counterfeits, and provide safe and high-quality products to American consumers, said the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) at a hearing recently.

March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024

BGMEA chief quizzed by US agency on price rise of apparel items

The president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) yesterday faced a barrage of questions from the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) during a hearing.

March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024

US to look into 'unhealthy competition' in garment pricing

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is going to hold a hearing involving Bangladesh to see whether a recent rise in prices of garment items sourced from the country had anything to do with unhealthy competition.

March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024

Bangladesh’s growing prowess in RMG makes Chinese investors upbeat

Chinese textile and garment entrepreneurs are bullish about Bangladesh as the country cements its position as a top supplier of apparel items, evidenced from a healthy flow of orders from international clothing retailers and brands.