RMG workers鈥� yearly increment raised to 9pc
The annual wage increment for the country鈥檚 readymade garment workers has been raised from 5 per cent to 9 per cent, effective from this month...
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4-day yarn, fabrics, accessories show begins tomorrow
The 10th Yarn, Fabrics and Accessories Show, a focused sourcing event for yarn, fabrics and accessories, is scheduled to take place from December 11 to 14 at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the city.聽..
RMG makers facing banking challenges: study
The country鈥檚 apparel makers are facing significant challenges in banking processes, particularly with issues related to raw material imports and export proceeds receipts, according to a study...
RMG exports to US surge in Oct
Bangladesh鈥檚 readymade garment exports to the United States in October 2024 recorded the highest growth marking a 25-per cent increase in quantity and a 26-per cent rise in value compared with those in the same month of 2023.
Buyers cite weak brand protection, credit restrictions as challenges
The representatives of global apparel brands and buyers have raised concerns over several pressing challenges for business in Bangladesh, including weak brand protection, restrictive credit facilities for...
Apparel exports up 12.34pc in July-Nov
Bangladesh鈥檚 readymade garment exports increased by 12.34 per cent year-on-year to $16.12 billion in July-November of the current financial year 2024-25 compared with those of $14.35 billion in the same period of FY24, driven by a pre-holiday rush for Christmas, Black Friday and Thanksgiving, as well as the clearing of the backlog...
Bashir calls for innovation in textile sector to face post-LDC challenges
Sheikh Bashir Uddin, adviser to the Ministries of Textiles, Jute, and Commerce, has urged stakeholders to brace for challenges following Bangladesh鈥檚 graduation from least developed country status...
Export earnings rise by 16.23pc in Nov
Bangladesh鈥檚 export earnings have maintained a positive growth for five months (July-November) of the financial year 2024-25, posting a 16.23-per cent increase in November, due mainly to increased shipments of readymade garments...
Bangladesh BaoRui Textile to invest $19.53m in Mongla EPZ
Chinese company Bangladesh BaoRui Textile Co Limited will invest $19.53 million in Mongla export processing zone to establish a composite textile manufacturing industry, said a press release...
Exports to major markets rise in July-Oct
Bangladesh鈥檚 export earnings from major markets, including the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom, grew in July鈥揙ctober of the 2024鈥�25 financial year, driven by increased orders for readymade garments as global buyers shifted their focus from China...
Bangladesh鈥檚 share in US market rises
Bangladesh鈥檚 share in the United States鈥� denim trouser imports has steadily grown by 6.6 percentage points over the past seven years, increasing from 14.1 per cent in 2017 to 20.7 per cent as of September 2024 although the overall imports of the item by the US declined in the period...
Sammilito Parishad names Abul Kalam as panel leader for BGMEA elections
The managing director and chief executive officer of Chaity Group, Md Abul Kalam, has been officially announced as the panel leader of Sammilito Parishad, a major group representing the country鈥檚 garment manufacturers.
Apparel exports to EU may decline by 20pc: study
Bangladesh鈥檚 readymade garment exports to the European Union could decline by 20 per cent due to the combined impact of EU-Vietnam free trade agreement, or EVFTA, and Bangladesh鈥檚 transition from a least developed country to a developing nation, according to a study...
US delegation calls for stronger labour protections
The visiting United States鈥� delegation on Tuesday called for stronger labour protections in Bangladesh readymade garment sector, emphasising the importance of freedom of association and collective bargaining to uphold workers鈥� rights and dignity...
US team expresses concerns over labour rights
The visiting United States鈥� delegation led by the special representative for international labour affairs at the US Department of State, Kelly M Fay Rodriguez, on Monday expressed concerns over unfair labour practices, complex trade union registration processes and legal actions against garment workers and labour leaders involved in labour movements...