10:17 am, Sunday, 9 August 2026
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OECD launches handbook on living wage due diligence
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), an intergovernmental organisation with 38 member countries, has published a handbook to
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 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
Food waste leads to insecurity, inequality
Experts at a seminar on Sunday said that food wastage has intensified food insecurity and social inequalities, creating a significant
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,
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
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
Bangladesh faces high climate risk, low social protection: ILO
Social protection is vital for mitigating the impacts of climate change, yet Bangladesh, which is heavily affected by the climate
Lack of circular textiles policy costs Bangladesh $5b annually: study
The lack of a comprehensive policy framework for circular textiles in Bangladesh is causing the country to miss out on
