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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

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

Sweden pledges add’l $1.85m for Bangladesh flood victims

Sweden has announced an additional $ 1.85 million in humanitarian assistance, reaffirming its commitment to support the 5.8 million people

China wants stronger economic ties with Bangladesh

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on Wednesday expressed interest for China to invest in solar panels in Bangladesh and to

Bangladesh, Nepal to boost economic ties

Bangladesh’s interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus, on Wednesday called for enhanced trade and economic cooperation with Nepal The chief

World Bank to invest $3.5b in Bangladesh’s reform initiatives

The World Bank Group president Ajay Banga has announced that the global lender would provide $3.5 billion to support the

ADB lowers Bangladesh’s growth forecast to 5.1pc for FY25

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its economic growth forecast for Bangladesh, reducing it to 5.1 percent for the

World Bank to help Bangladesh recover stolen assets

The World Bank would support Bangladesh through the Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative to help recover stolen assets. This development was

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