Consist Apparels earns LEED certification
Consist Apparels Limited has become the first readymade garment factory this year to receive platinum LEED certification...
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RMG accessories makers seek govt support
The Bangladesh Garment Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association on Sunday urged the government to prioritise the accessories and packaging industries...
Recession weighs on German labour market
Germany鈥檚 unemployment rate stayed stable at 6.1 per cent in December but the stagnation in Europe鈥檚 largest economy weighed on the labour market throughout 2024, according to official data published on Friday.
LOOKING BACK 2024: Exports follow RMG-dependent, low diversification patterns
Bangladesh鈥檚 export sector in 2024 has reflected a mixed bag of performance, marked by fluctuations, but the sector has largely followed its traditional patterns 鈥� heavy dependency on the readymade garment sector and very limited diversification...
No growth in RMG exports to non-traditional markets
Bangladesh鈥檚 readymade garment exports to non-traditional markets slightly declined in the July-November period of FY2024-25 due to reduced knitwear shipments, while earnings from...
Increased automation cuts 30pc RMG jobs
Automation in the readymade garment sector has resulted in a 30.58 per cent reduction in workers across production processes, with helpers bearing the brunt of the impact.
RMG exports to India, Japan to face high duty
Bangladesh鈥檚 readymade garment exports to non-traditional markets, especially India and Japan, would face significant challenges after the country鈥檚 graduation from Least Developed Country status in 2026, leading to higher duties.
Apparel exports to EU rise by 33.78pc in Oct
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to the European Union in October recorded highest growth of 33.78 per cent year-on-year, marking the strongest performance in the first 10 months of 2024...
Health, wellness toolkit for RMG workforce launched
AYAT Education, in partnership with聽the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, John C Martin Foundation and Integral Global, officially launched a health and wellness digital toolkit for Bangladesh鈥檚 ready-made garment workforce on Thursday at BGMEA head office in the capital鈥檚 Uttara...
BTMA demands payments of bills against back-to-back LCs
The country鈥檚 primary textile millers on Tuesday demanded intervention from the Bangladesh Bank to realise their matured bills from commercial banks against the supply of yarn and fabric to the readymade garment industries through back-to-back letters of credit...
25 RMG factories awarded for empowering women workers
Twenty-five readymade garment factories of the country on Thursday were awarded for their contribution in empowering women workers in the factory, said a press release...
No work at 25 RMG factories as workers reject 9pc yearly wage increment
Readymade garment workers have rejected the announcement of 9 per cent annual increase in their wages and workers from at least 25 factories in Ashulia on Wednesday refused to join work demanding a 15 per cent annual increase...
Yarn, accessories expo begins
The 10th Yarn, Fabrics, and Accessories Show began on Wednesday at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital Dhaka, bringing together over 150 international suppliers to showcase yarns, fabrics, accessories, chemicals and screen-printing machinery...
US Trade Representative, BGMEA discuss RMG issues
US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch and Trade Policy Analyst for South and Central Asia Emily Ashby met with the leadership of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association at a hotel in Dhaka on Tuesday...
Climate change poses major threat to Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel earnings
Bangladesh, Cambodia, Pakistan, and Vietnam 鈥� four major apparel producers 鈥� could face a 22 per cent decline in nominal earnings by 2030 and 68 per cent by 2050 if the countries fail to invest in climate adaptation, according to a new study revealed on Monday...