RMG sector in Bangladesh faces challenges as US slaps high tariffs
The country鈥檚 readymade garment manufacturers expressed concern over the US鈥檚 fresh 37 per cent tariff imposition on all Bangladeshi exporting products...
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Just energy transition in RMG sector demanded
Labour rights activists at a dialogue on Tuesday urged the government to formulate a national strategy for a just energy transition in the readymade garment sector to prevent unexpected job losses...
Promote responsible business conduct in RMG sector, experts urge govt, brands
Experts and labour leaders on Thursday said that the government and the global brands could play a crucial role in promoting responsible business conduct within the readymade garment supply chain by upholding national and international standards to enhance workers鈥� quality of life and social security...
Labour situation in RMG sector improves
The labour situation in the readymade garment sector in Ashulia and Gazipur industrial areas improved on Sunday while fresh unrest occurred in the Dhaka metropolitan area on the day...
Leading brands take RMG sector decarbonisation initiative in Bangladesh
Future Supplier Initiative has launched its inaugural collective financing model in Bangladesh, partnering with four leading fashion companies worldwide to bolster apparel suppliers in their shift toward decarbonisation...
EU laying foundation for safer, more sustainable, competitive RMG sector in Bangladesh: envoy
Ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley has said that the EU aimed to achieve economic growth and strengthen its competitiveness through the green energy transition, environmental protection and sustainable resource use without compromising the environment....
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 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...
RMG injury scheme now covers commuting accidents
The government has expanded the coverage of the pilot Bangladesh RMG employment injury scheme to include compensation for accidents that may occur when workers are commuting to and from work...
FBCCI urges for govt policy to facilitate backward linkage industries
The Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the apex trade body representing the business community, has urged the government to enhance facilities for backward linkage industries, particularly related with the agriculture, leather and RMG sectors...