9:57 am, Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Bangladesh urged to annual minimum wage review as workers lose income to inflation

Bangladesh should have annually reviewed its wage-setting process, as apparel workers earning the minimum wage were losing income year after

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to EU stood at €18.27b in 2024

Bangladesh’s readymade garment exports to the European Union in 2024 increased by 4.8 per cent to 18.27 billion euros from

Bangladesh adds 2 more green factories, total reaches 237

Two additional readymade garment factories in Bangladesh have received the United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to US total $7.34b in 2024

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the United States in 2024 saw a marginal 0.75 per cent growth to reach $7.34 billion

Global denim industry faces persistent ethical challenges

The global denim industry continued to grapple with unethical business practices and a lack of buyer accountability, according to a

Denmark, Bangladesh join forces to combat AMR

Denmark and Bangladesh have further bolstered their collaboration in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by working towards the prudent

Top UAE companies announce plans to invest in Bangladesh

Two major companies in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Ports Group and Masdar, unveiled plans on Tuesday to invest

33pc of RMG factories face wage, working hour violations: QIMA

Quality Inspection Management (QIMA), a leading provider of supply chain compliance solutions, has revealed a troubling rise in labor violations

Gold price rises to tk 1,41,426 a bhori

Gold prices have been raised again in Bangladesh, with the cost of 22-carat gold now set at Tk 1,41,426 per

EU, UN Women partner to combat GBV in Bangladesh

The European Union and UN Women have signed a partnership agreement to prevent sexual and gender-based violence in public spaces,