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RMG

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

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

RMG sector demands 24/7 port operations to avert Eid wage crisis

Apparel sector leaders on Wednesday warned the interim government that unless Chattogram Port operates round the clock to facilitate smooth

Govt to liquidate TNZ assets to pay workers, protest withdrawn

Readymade garment workers protesting the non-payment of wages and benefits by TNZ Group suspended their sit-in demonstration near the official

India blocks land port access for Bangladeshi garments and key exports

In a major shake-up of cross-border trade, India has imposed sweeping port restrictions on Bangladeshi imports, with readymade garments (RMG)

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to EU surge by 33pc in Q1

Bangladesh has demonstrated impressive growth in its apparel exports to the European Union during the first quarter of 2025, with