12:59 am, Friday, 1 May 2026
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60 RMG factories shut in Ashulia, Gazipur
Operations were suspended at 60 readymade garment factories in Savar, Ashulia, and Gazipur on Wednesday due to worker protests over
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,
Clashes in Ashulia leave one RMG worker dead
A readymade garment worker was shot dead in Ashulia, while four others were injured during clashes between labourers and law
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
51 RMG factories suspend operations amid labour unrest
At least 51 readymade garment factories, mostly located in Ashulia, suspended operations on Saturday, primarily after lunch, as workers protested
Bangladesh’s RMG exports to EU drop by 4.84pc in Jan-July
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union during the first seven months of 2024 (January to July) experienced a decline
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
Labour situation improves as RMG owners agree to workers’ demands
Production resumed in most industrial units in the Ashulia and Gazipur areas on Wednesday, following an improvement in the labour
Most factories in Ashulia opened, 19 remain closed
Most garment factories in Ashulia reopened on Wednesday after the owners agreed to meet workers’ 18-point demands, including the implementation
RMG owners agree workers’ demands to alleviate unrest
Garment factory owners in Bangladesh on Tuesday, agreed to meet all the demands of protesting workers, including increases in attendance
