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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
South Asia records highest unemployment rate in 2023: ILO
Bangladesh and other countries in South Asia recorded the highest unemployment rate of 15.1 per cent in 2023, according to
US fashion firms diversifying sourcing beyond Bangladesh
Fashion companies in the United States are diversifying their sourcing beyond China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh to manage rising geopolitical risks,
Bangladesh faces higher workplace heat risks than global average: ILO
The impact of excessive heat on workplaces in Bangladesh is significantly higher than the global average, although the situation has
Rising defaulted loans weigh on Bangladesh’s economy: AK Azad
A K Azad, a prominent business leader and former president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry,
