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RMG unions urge political parties to include labour rights in election manifestos
The RMG Working Group Core Committee, representing a coalition of readymade garment (RMG) trade union platforms, has presented a 12-point
Bangladesh outpaces Asian peers, with 86.7% local value addition in RMG exports
Bangladesh has emerged as one of the strongest performers in apparel and textile value addition, outpacing most Asian competitors, according
H&M shuts 135 stores globally, Bangladesh RMG industry braces for impact
Global fashion retailer H&M has closed 135 outlets worldwide in the first nine months of 2025, raising concerns about potential
Bangladesh RMG sector urged to diversify amid global trade shifts
Speakers at a breakfast meeting on Thursday urged Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector to diversify from low- to high-value products
BGMEA seeks clarity on US raw material usage, supply chain transparency
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has called for clarity on the formula for calculating US raw material usage,
BTMA seeks end to AIT on cotton imports, revival of 15% corp tax
Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) on Monday called on the government to immediately withdraw the 2 per cent Advance Income
Pakistan eyes Bangladesh’s textile waste to boost recycling industry
Pakistan could meet its growing demand for raw materials in the recycling industry by importing textile waste from Bangladesh’s garment
ILO, BEPZA sign deal to align EPZ labour laws with national standards
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) have signed a letter of intent to
Sammilito Parishad vows to end politicisation of BGMEA leadership
Sammilito Parishad, a panel of apparel manufacturers contesting the forthcoming BGMEA election, has pledged to lead the trade body with
Forum pledges savings scheme to ensure timely wages for RMG workers
Forum, a panel of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) members contesting the upcoming biennial election, has proposed the
