Dhaka, March 12 -- Apparel export to the United States, the single-largest market for made-in-Bangladesh clothing, bounced back strongly as January saw a growth of over 45 per cent. Bangladesh bagged... Read More
Dhaka, March 3 -- The majority of Bangladesh's export-oriented garment factories not affiliated with any of the apex trade bodies in the sector ship products to non-traditional markets mainly because ... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Better Work Bangladesh (BWB)-enrolled apparel factories have witnessed higher export volumes and revenues while receiving higher prices than non-participating ones, showcasing the ec... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Apparel exports to one of Bangladesh's promising non-traditional markets, India, recorded a significant double-digit growth during the first seven months of this fiscal after a fall ... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Bangladesh should annually review its wage-setting process, as apparel workers in the country who are paid the minimum wage are losing income year-on-year due to current inflation ra... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Bangladesh should annually review its wage-setting process as apparel workers, who get minimum wage, are losing income year on year with current inflation rates, said a policy brief ... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- The readymade garment industry is believed to have created employment for some 4.0 million workers in the country, but there is no comprehensive database to support the figure. Mapp... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Global rights campaigners have raised concerns that excessive employer influence over operations of RMG Sustainability Council (RSC), the factory safety body, is weakening its effect... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 8 -- Apparel export to the United States-the single-largest destination of Bangladesh-grew a paltry 0.75 per cent to fetch $7.34 billion in 2024. The earnings were $7.28 billion in 2023, ... Read More
Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Bangladesh maintained its position as the world's top ship-breaking destination in 2024 despite a fall in imports of scrapped vessels compared to 2023. The country imported 130 scrap... Read More