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...
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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...
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...
ACC sues ex-Sonali Life chair Golam Quddus, 7 others
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Thursday prosecuted former Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association president and former Sonali Life Insurance Company Limited chair Mostafa Golam Quddus and seven directors of the company on charges of embezzlement of Tk聽188 crore...
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...
BGMEA, Chinese businesses explore trade scopes
A business delegation from China, comprising representatives from leading garment and textile companies visited the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association on Tuesday...
BGMEA seeks foreign ministry鈥檚 coop in product, market diversification
A delegation from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, led by president SM Mannan (Kochi), met foreign minister Hasan Mahmud at the ministry in Dhaka on Tuesday and sought the foreign ministry鈥檚 cooperation in product, market diversification for RMG sector...
BGMEA for fair prices, unified code of conduct
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association President SM Mannan (Kochi) has urged the International Labour Organisation to take an initiative to establish such a code, stressing its significance for the benefit of all stakeholders - including buyers, manufacturers and workers worldwide...
BGMEA urges EU to continue support for RMG sector dev
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association president SM Mannan (Kochi) has called upon the European Union to continue its support for Bangladesh鈥檚 RMG industry, particularly by extending the transition period from the Everything But Arms to GSP Plus...
BGMEA for continuation of gas supply to new factories outside EZs
The country鈥檚 apparel makers on Monday demanded that the government should reconsider its decision to withhold gas and electricity connections from industries located outside economic zones...
BGMEA seeks BCCCI coop to narrow trade gap with China
President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association SM Mannan (Kochi has underscored the importance of increased investment from China and bolstered exports to the Chinese market in narrowing the trade gap between the two countries...
Export earnings drop in April
Bangladesh鈥檚 export earnings in April 2024 decreased slightly year-on-year compared with the same month of 2023 while the earnings in 10 months (July-April) of the current financial year 2023-24 grew by 3.93 per cent...
BGMEA seeks US govt support to ensure fair minimum apparel price
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association on Monday at a meeting with the visiting United States Trade Representative delegation sought support and collaboration of the US government to ensure fair minimum price of apparel and a unified code of conduct for social audits...
Wages remain unpaid in 51pc factories
More than 51 percent, or 4849 factories, including textile and garment units across the country, except those in the Dhaka Metropolitan area, have yet to pay monthly wages for the month of March...