RMG sector

We must stop the infighting to retain buyers

To maintain its position as a global leader in the garment industry, Bangladesh must prioritise unity and stability.

How our RMG industry empowered women

The RMG industry has provided lakhs of women, with their first formal employment opportunities.

Tk 25,000 as minimum wage / Don't RMG workers deserve a dignified life?

The workers protesting for a minimum wage of Tk 25,000, but those in power are concocting ways to thwart this mission.

“Blood Sweat and Tears”: Sami Alam's ode to fashion’s unsung heroes

Sami Alam, an aspiring fashion designer, decided to use his penchant for fashion to tell the story of these workers and highlight their unacknowledged labour. He designed the thought-provoking collection “Blood, Sweat and Tears” for his Master's graduation at International Fashion Academy (IFA) in Paris, France.

POST-LDC ERA / Incentives planned for 12 sectors

The government will continue to provide incentives to 12 sectors as an alternative to direct cash support on export receipts with a view to helping exporters tackle potential challenges in the post-LDC era, a top official said yesterday.

RMG shipments: At the mercy of highway robbers

Readymade garment manufacturer A Plus Sweater Ltd had sent an RMG consignment to Chattogram Port from its Gazipur factory on eight covered vans on October 29 last year for shipment to Brazil.

RMG export target may be missed this fiscal year: BGMEA

Bangladesh may not able to achieve the apparel export target set for the current fiscal year because of the energy crisis, fall in work orders, and higher inflation in European countries, BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said today.

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.

Why RMG sector needs a change of mindset

“Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”

September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024

We must stop the infighting to retain buyers

To maintain its position as a global leader in the garment industry, Bangladesh must prioritise unity and stability.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

How our RMG industry empowered women

The RMG industry has provided lakhs of women, with their first formal employment opportunities.

October 2, 2023
October 2, 2023

Don't RMG workers deserve a dignified life?

The workers protesting for a minimum wage of Tk 25,000, but those in power are concocting ways to thwart this mission.

May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023

“Blood Sweat and Tears”: Sami Alam's ode to fashion’s unsung heroes

Sami Alam, an aspiring fashion designer, decided to use his penchant for fashion to tell the story of these workers and highlight their unacknowledged labour. He designed the thought-provoking collection “Blood, Sweat and Tears” for his Master's graduation at International Fashion Academy (IFA) in Paris, France.

May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023

Incentives planned for 12 sectors

The government will continue to provide incentives to 12 sectors as an alternative to direct cash support on export receipts with a view to helping exporters tackle potential challenges in the post-LDC era, a top official said yesterday.

January 27, 2023
January 27, 2023

RMG shipments: At the mercy of highway robbers

Readymade garment manufacturer A Plus Sweater Ltd had sent an RMG consignment to Chattogram Port from its Gazipur factory on eight covered vans on October 29 last year for shipment to Brazil.

October 30, 2022
October 30, 2022

RMG export target may be missed this fiscal year: BGMEA

Bangladesh may not able to achieve the apparel export target set for the current fiscal year because of the energy crisis, fall in work orders, and higher inflation in European countries, BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said today.

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.

December 8, 2019
December 8, 2019

Why RMG sector needs a change of mindset

“Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”

December 18, 2018
December 18, 2018

It was long overdue

Improving workers' health in the biggest sector of the economy, i.e. readymade garments (RMG) has been on the cards for some time now.