RMG factories reopen Wednesday
Bangladesh鈥檚 export-oriented readymade garment factories are going to resume its operations today after a two-day closure amid unrests centring student protests against discrimination...
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RMG factories to remain closed today: BGMEA
The country鈥檚 apparel makers have decided to keep their factories closed today for the safety of workers and employees...
RMG, textile mills in Bangladesh to remain closed
Country鈥檚 readymade garment factories and textile mills will remain closed as the government extended curfew for an indefinite period and announced three days鈥� general holidays from Monday due to the deteriorated law and order situation, sector leaders said...
BGMEA seeks cooperation from labour leaders for smooth operation
The country鈥檚 apparel makers on Saturday sought cooperation from labour leaders to keep the production in the factories uninterrupted amid the ongoing protests in the country...
47 apparel businesses in Bangladesh express solidarity with 9-point demand
A total of 47 second-generation businesses united under the banner of 鈥楾he Next Generation Apparel Business Community of Bangladesh,鈥� on Saturday expressed their solidarity with the ongoing nine-point demand and called for justice for the tragic loss of lives...
Textile millers demand low-cost loans to offset business losses
The country鈥檚 textile mill owners have sought low-interest bank loans to help cover workers鈥� wages and utility bills for July, saying that the industry faced significant financial losses due to the disruption of business operations amid the recent unrests over quota-reform movement...
US fashion cos diversifying sourcing base
Fashion companies in the United States are diversifying their sourcing base beyond China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh to mitigate the rising geopolitical risks, but the companies are not necessarily leaving Asia, according to a global study...
Port demurrage charges on RMG raw materials waived for 7 days
The government has waived demurrage charges for seven days for imported containers carrying accessories and raw materials for the readymade garment sector, which could not be delivered from the Chattogram port due to disruptions caused by unrests over the quota reform movement and the curfew imposed by the government...
Global RMG buyers concerned over business disruption
Global apparel buyers and retailers on Monday expressed concerns over the disruption of business activities with Bangladesh, citing the ongoing issues with internet connectivity...
ETI urges buyers, suppliers to adjust working patterns amid curfew, unrest
The Ethical Trading Initiative, a platform of trade unions, non-governmental organisations and companies, has urged the global buyers and Bangladeshi factory owners for...
RMG units start production, FBCCI demands port demurrage waiver
All export-oriented readymade garment factories reopened on Wednesday after a four-day closure since Saturday due to the unrest over the quota reform movement and curfew imposed by the government to control the situation...
BGMEA for keeping RMG industry out of purview of curfew
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association on Sunday urged the government to keep the apparel industry out of the purview of curfew...
Garment factories in Bangladesh reopen after unrest
Garment factories and banks reopened in Bangladesh on Thursday after authorities eased a curfew imposed to contain deadly clashes sparked by student protests over civil service employment quotas....
Bangladesh sees decreased orders as global buyers adopt near-shoring: QIMA
Global clothing brands and retailers have been increasingly implementing near-shoring strategies, resulting in a significant rise in demand for inspections and audits in...
RMG factories to remain shut today, say BGMEA, BKMEA
The country鈥檚 apparel makers have decided to keep their factories shut today considering the safety of workers and employees amid unrests centring the quota reform movement...
