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Chief Adviser invited to attend D-8 Summit in Cairo

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has received an invitation to attend the D-8 Summit, set to be held in Cairo,

‘Support Committee’ formed to assist BGMEA administrator

A committee consisting of 10 members from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has been formed to assist

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

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

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

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

51 RMG factories suspend operations amid labour unrest

At least 51 readymade garment factories, mostly located in Ashulia, suspended operations on Saturday, primarily after lunch, as workers protested