Metro Rail services suspended again due to jerking at Farmgate point
Metro rail services were temporarily suspended on the Motijheel-Agargaon section of the capital鈥檚 Line-6 on Wednesday night due to jerking at the Farmgate point.
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13pc of RMG workers await full benefit
Around 13 per cent of surveyed garment workers in Bangladesh have yet to receive the full wage increase under the country鈥檚 most recently revised minimum wage structure, with some receiving only partial hikes and others none at all, according to a recent study...
RMG sector may face losses worth $1b
Leaders of the country鈥檚 readymade garment sector estimated that losses from the devastating fire at the cargo village complex of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka might exceed $1 billion...
Fire breaks out at Ashulia RMG factory
A fire broke out at a ready-made garment factory in Ashulia, on the outskirts of Dhaka, on Monday...
RMG non-traditional markets stagnate despite push
Bangladesh鈥檚 ready-made garment manufacturers have long emphasised expansion into non-traditional markets, but export earnings from those destinations have barely budged over the past five years...
Child marriage, pregnancy high among RMG workers
Early marriage and adolescent pregnancy remain widespread among the workers in the country鈥檚 readymade garment sector, an ICDDR,B study reveals...
RMG worker stabbed dead in city
A 28-year-old young man was stabbed to death by miscreants in Pallabi area of Dhaka Monday afternoon...
RMG exports to India on rise
The exports of readymade garments to India maintained a positive growth trend over the past three months despite trade restrictions imposed in May.
RMG exports to major markets see growth
The country鈥檚 readymade garment exports to its major destinations witnessed a moderate growth in the July-August period of the current financial year of 2025-26...
RMG exporters seek clarity on US tariffs
Bangladesh鈥檚 readymade garment exporters have sought detailed clarification and an implementation mechanism regarding a recent United States executive order that allows a 20 per cent reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi goods to be reduced if at least 20 per cent US-origin content or raw materials are used...
RMG exports to EU surge 48pc in 5 years
The country鈥檚 readymade garment exports to the European Union witnessed a sustained growth of 48.34 per cent between 2020 and 2024, reaching 18.79 billion euros, cementing its position as Europe鈥檚 second-largest supplier...
RMG factories warned for defaulting wage loans
The government has issued a strong warning to factory owners who have failed to repay the interest-free loans provided to them for clearing workers鈥� arrears, said Labour and Employment adviser M Shakhawat Hossain...
Dialogue, exhibition on ESG initiatives for sustainable RMG sector held in Dhaka
A dialogue and exhibition was held in Dhaka to promote a sustainable, resilient and inclusive ready-made garment sector in Bangladesh, while advancing environmental and social compliance standards, said a press release on Wednesday...
Import of RMG raw materials rises by 9.9pc
The country鈥檚 imports聽of raw materials for the readymade garment sector witnessed a growth of 9.9 per cent in the financial year 2024-25, according to Bangladesh Bank data...
15 RMG factories closed early amid protests
Authorities at 15 garment factories at Ashulia of Savar on Thursday declared a day off for the workers after protests erupted at a nearby factory to demand payment of arrear wages, said an Industrial Police official...
Boosting RMG, export diversification stressed
Speakers at a meeting on Thursday underscored the need for export diversification, enhancing productivity and competitiveness to withstand future trade challenges and maintain global market access alongside framing proactive policies to build resilience...
258 RMG units now Leed-certified
Five new Bangladeshi readymade garment factory units have achieved the United States Green Building Council鈥檚 (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, bringing the total number of LEED-certified factories in the country to 258...
RMG exports drop in Apr-Jun due to NBR protest, tariff fear
The export of readymade garments experienced negative growth in the April-June quarter of the past financial year 2024-25, compared to the preceding quarter of January-March in FY25, primarily due to extended protests by the National Board of Revenue officials and tariff concerns...
Swisscontact promotes green, resilient RMG accessory sector
The Bangladesh Garments Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association and Swisscontact, a Swiss and Swedish development organization, signed a memorandum of understanding for promoting green growth and resilience within the garments accessories and packaging sector.聽..
RMG exports to US see 25pc growth in Jan-Jun
The readymade garment exports to the United States from Bangladesh witnessed a robust growth of 25.13 per cent to $4.25 billion in the first half of 2025, from January to June...
BRTC double-decker crashes into Farmgate pillar
A Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation double-decker bus rammed into a pillar of the Elevated Expressway at Farmgate in Dhaka city on Tuesday, causing a brief traffic disruption on the busy road...
No significant shift in non-RMG export earnings
Export of non-RMG products remained almost static over the past several years, indicating the聽country鈥檚 overreliance on RMG.
Bangladesh's RMG exports to US rise by 21.61pc in Jan-May
The export of readymade garment items to the United States from Bangladesh experienced robust growth of 21.61 per cent in January to May, reaching $3.53 billion amid ongoing tariff concerns...
Three more RMG factory units get LEED certificate
The number of United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified factories reached 253, as three new factory units recently achieved the certification...
RMG makers focus on nontraditional markets
The country's apparel manufacturers are planning to utilise the full potential of non-traditional markets amid a 35 per cent tariff recently imposed by the United States...
250 RMG units Leed-certified now
Two new Bangladeshi readymade garment factory units have achieved United States Green Building Council鈥檚 (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed) certificates, boasting a total of 250 Leed-certified factories in the country...
RMG, textile leaders urge easing gas permission
Leaders from the export-oriented ready-made garments and textile industries urged the government to exempt them from seeking repeated approvals from Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited for the internal reconfiguration of industrial and captive-run installations...
RMG export earnings over $6b in Q3
The net exports of the readymade garment items stood at $6.09 billion in the January-March quarter or third quarter of the current financial year 2024-25, according to the Bangladesh Bank...
23 RMG workers arrested over clashes with police
The police arrested 23 readymade garment workers on Wednesday in a case filed over alleged attacks on the police and vandalising a police vehicle in Gazipur鈥檚 Sreepur the previous day...
Gas supply to RMG factories increases: Fouzul
Power, energy and mineral resources adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has said that gas supply to ready-made garment (RMG) factories will increase from Saturday...
