5:57 am, Friday, 1 May 2026
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Bangladesh’s RMG workers still face rights challenges, poverty wages
Twelve years after the collapse of Rana Plaza in Bangladesh — one of the deadliest industrial disasters in history —
BTMA seeks NCCA support to facilitate duty waiver talks with US
Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) has formally written to the National Cotton Council of America (NCCA), seeking its support in
National minimum wage with three-yearly revisions suggested
The Labour Reform Commission has recommended the establishment of a permanent minimum wage commission to determine a national minimum wage
IAF urges global brands not to shift costs onto manufacturers amid US tariffs
The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has called on global brands and retailers to stand by their sourcing commitments uphold industry
113 RMG factories shut, 128 new units join BGMEA
More than a hundred readymade garment factories in Bangladesh have closed their doors over the past 15 months, resulting in
ILO launches first-ever living wage programme
In a landmark move to promote fair pay worldwide, the International Labour Organization (ILO), together with the International Trade Union
NBR bans yarn imports through land ports
National Board of Revenue (NBR) has issued a gazette notification imposing a ban on the import of yarn through all
Gas price hike to deter jobs, investment, competitiveness
The 33 per cent hike in gas prices for industrial use has sparked strong criticism from manufacturing leaders, who warned
Experts, businesses urge strategic use of 90-day US tariff pause
Economists and industry leaders on Saturday called on the government to make strategic use of the 90-day suspension of US
Policy rethink urged as tariffs threaten industry stability
Business leaders on Saturday called for urgent government policy support to enhance operational efficiency, sustain competitiveness in the global market
