7:31 pm, Thursday, 16 April 2026
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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
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,
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
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
Bangladesh reaches 229 green factories with 3 new additions
Three more apparel and textile factories in Bangladesh have recently received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications from
Labour unrest leads to 15-20 pc cancellation of export orders
Labour ministry adviser Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan on Thursday acknowledged both the conspiracies and legitimate grievances fueling labor unrest. He
Bangladesh sets export target at $57.50b for FY25
The government has set an export earnings target of $57.50 billion for the financial year 2024-25, aiming for a 12.59
