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Low labour costs, duty-free access key drivers: USITC

Bangladesh, the second-largest apparel exporter globally, has enhanced its competitiveness in garment manufacturing, particularly in bulk orders of basic apparel,

Clashes in Ashulia leave one RMG worker dead

A readymade garment worker was shot dead in Ashulia, while four others were injured during clashes between labourers and law

ILO recommends five reforms for Bangladesh’s RMG sector

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has identified five key areas for reform, including changes to wage structures and policies, alongside

51 RMG factories suspend operations amid labour unrest

At least 51 readymade garment factories, mostly located in Ashulia, suspended operations on Saturday, primarily after lunch, as workers protested

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to EU drop by 4.84pc in Jan-July

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union during the first seven months of 2024 (January to July) experienced a decline

Yunus seeks businesses’ partnership for a new journey

Bangladesh’s interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus has announced a commitment to enhancing the business environment through reforms, inviting the

12 brands maintain order stability in Bangladesh amid unrest

At least 12 surveyed global apparel brands have confirmed that they have not transferred orders to other countries, thus maintaining

China wants stronger economic ties with Bangladesh

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on Wednesday expressed interest for China to invest in solar panels in Bangladesh and to

Bangladesh, Nepal to boost economic ties

Bangladesh’s interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus, on Wednesday called for enhanced trade and economic cooperation with Nepal The chief

World Bank to invest $3.5b in Bangladesh’s reform initiatives

The World Bank Group president Ajay Banga has announced that the global lender would provide $3.5 billion to support the