4:30 pm, Wednesday, 29 July 2026
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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
Bangladesh’s second-largest RMG exporter status at risk without urgent reforms
Bangladesh, currently the world’s second-largest garment exporter, risks losing its prominent position unless urgent measures are taken to address key
Inditex to fund university education for 50 female RMG workers
Inditex, the Spanish multinational clothing company, has announced that it will fund the university education of 50 female textile industry
H&M, Pran, IFC back green energy for RMG sector
In a landmark move to accelerate the transition to renewable energy in Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector, H&M Group, Pran
BGMEA urges buyers not to pass financial burden to suppliers
Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has issued an open letter seeking support from global buyers and brands in addressing
