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Bangladesh RMG sector faces $400m loss from labour unrest: BGMEA

Bangladesh’s readymade garment sector has incurred a production loss of $400 million due to recent labour unrest that began at

Bangladesh RMG sector see spike in wage, working hours violations

QIMA, a leading provider of supply chain compliance solutions, has reported a sharp increase in violations within Bangladeshi apparel factories,

Retail prices of essentials marked up to 830pc above production cost

The average prices of essential commodities have surged dramatically, rising by up to 830 per cent from production to retail,

Bangladesh’s export to US, Germany, UK rise in Q1

Bangladesh’s export earnings in major markets, including the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom, registered positive growth in the

High inflation, reduced employment worsen workers’ family welfare

High inflation and reduced employment have adversely affected family welfare in Bangladesh, particularly impacting workers in the industrial and services

Businesses for economic impact assessment before plastic ban

The Plastic Foundation, a platform representing 14 plastic manufacturers’ associations, on Monday urged the government to consult with stakeholders to

Bangladesh slips 3 notches to 84th in GHI

Bangladesh’s position in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) has dropped by three places in 2024, indicating a worsening food security

Bestseller identifies four human rights risks in Bangladesh RMG sector

Bestseller, a global fashion company based in Denmark, has identified the payment of due wages, excessive overtime, safe work and

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to US fall by 9.16pc in Jan-Aug

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the United States suffered significantly, recording the largest decline among the competing countries in January-August period

WB lowers Bangladesh growth forecast to 4pc for FY25

Bangladesh’s economic growth is expected to grow 4 per cent in the financial year 2024-25 due to the political uncertainties