11:28 am, Wednesday, 29 July 2026
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RMG sector losing orders amid labour unrest
Square Group chief executive officer Tapan Chowdhury on Wednesday said that a significant number of garment work orders have been
BGMEA demands interest-free loans to pay workers’ wages
The intensity of the movement may have lessened, but labour unrest remains a pressing issue in the industrial sector, particularly
Labour leaders urge implementation of workers’ 18-Point demand
Labour leaders on Sunday called for the full implementation of the 18-point demand—a tripartite agreement reached by the government, garment
Bangladeshi RMG exporters warn EFL of legal action over $10m arrears
A group of Bangladeshi readymade garment exporters on Saturday threatened to file a lawsuit against Expo Freight Limited (EFL) if
Bangladesh’s export earnings rise by 5pc in Q1
Bangladesh’s export earnings in the first quarter (July-September) of the current financial year 2024-25 increased by 5.04 per cent, despite
RMG factories in Ashulia, Gazipur back in business
The labor situation in the Ashulia and Gazipur industrial belts saw improvement on Thursday, with most garment factories reopening and
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
