11:39 am, Wednesday, 29 July 2026
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ILO warns of persistently high youth unemployment in Bangladesh
Youth unemployment in Bangladesh is expected to remain significantly higher than the national average, with university graduates facing the greatest
Bangladesh now home to 244 green factories
Bangladesh’s readymade garment sector has continued to advance in sustainable manufacturing, with the number of green-certified factories rising to 244,
53pc of BGMEA factories clear festival allowances
More than 53 per cent of garment factories registered with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) had paid
Stakeholders unite to streamline compliance in RMG sector
A high-level consultation involving key stakeholders from the Apparel and textile sector — including the ILO, DIFE, and major global
Bangladesh light engineering sector eyes $100b export potential
Bangladesh’s engineering and light engineering sector holds the potential to tap into the $7 trillion global market and boost exports
Gas crisis may cripple textile sector, millers warn
Country’s primary textile sector leaders on Sunday expressed deep concern over the ongoing gas crisis, saying the poor supply is
Forum unveils 14-point manifesto to promote sustainable RMG sector
Forum, one of the panels contesting the upcoming Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) election for the 2025–27 term,
Workers’ unrest likely at 200 factories over eid payments
Nearly 200 factories, including those in the textile and garment sectors across various industrial zones, are facing the threat of
Bangladesh urged to show labour rights progress in US tariff negotiations
Two leading American trade associations have urged Bangladesh to demonstrate substantive progress on labour rights, as part of ongoing discussions
BKMEA pushes for diplomatic talks on India’s export ban via land ports
Bangladesh’s apparel sector leaders have called on the interim government to engage in diplomatic discussions with India, seeking exemption for
