10:24 am, Tuesday, 19 May 2026

OECD launches handbook on living wage due diligence

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), an intergovernmental organisation with 38 member countries, has published a handbook to

CCC urges dropping cases against Bangladesh RMG workers

The global rights organisation, Clean Clothes Campaign has called for the dismissal of legal cases against Bangladeshi garment worker groups

Bangladesh Denim Expo scheduled for Nov 4-5

The 17th edition of the Bangladesh Denim Expo is set to take place on November 4-5 at the International Convention

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to EU fall by 3.51pc in Jan-Aug

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union declined by 3.51 per cent in the first eight months of 2024 (January–August),

Bangladesh RMG sector faces $400m loss from labour unrest: BGMEA

Bangladesh’s readymade garment sector has incurred a production loss of $400 million due to recent labour unrest that began at

Bangladesh’s export to US, Germany, UK rise in Q1

Bangladesh’s export earnings in major markets, including the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom, registered positive growth in the

High inflation, reduced employment worsen workers’ family welfare

High inflation and reduced employment have adversely affected family welfare in Bangladesh, particularly impacting workers in the industrial and services

Bangladesh slips 3 notches to 84th in GHI

Bangladesh’s position in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) has dropped by three places in 2024, indicating a worsening food security

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to US fall by 9.16pc in Jan-Aug

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the United States suffered significantly, recording the largest decline among the competing countries in January-August period

WB lowers Bangladesh growth forecast to 4pc for FY25

Bangladesh’s economic growth is expected to grow 4 per cent in the financial year 2024-25 due to the political uncertainties