Garment workers block road in Gazipur protesting
Garment workers block road in Gazipur protesting

Garment factory workers in Gazipur are protesting by blocking the Nabinagar-Chandra road in the Tetuibari area under Kashimpur police station. The protest comes in response to injuries sustained by workers in a recent road accident. According to sources from workers, police, and local residents,...

Garment workers again block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding payment of overdue wages
Garment workers again block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding payment of overdue wages

The workers from five factories of TZ Group in Gazipur returned to blocking the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway after briefly lifting their blockade earlier on Monday, demanding payment of three months overdue wages. The protest, which began on Saturday morning, has caused severe traffic disruptions,...

Concern over December order
Concern over December order

Europe and America stand as Bangladeshs largest export markets, especially during the festive Christmas season when shoppers flock to branded stores for extensive sales. In this winter, eager customers rush to buy new clothing, and a significant number of apparel buyers look for Bangladeshi...

Labour unrest caused $400m loss in RMG industry: BGMEA
Labour unrest caused $400m loss in RMG industry: BGMEA

The garment sector has suffered a production loss of nearly $400 million due to the recent labour unrest in September and October. Work orders from international clothing retailers and brands are beginning to return as normalcy is restored in the sector, said Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, president...

Govt plans to introduce pension for RMG workers: Asif
Govt plans to introduce pension for RMG workers: Asif

Labour and Employment Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan on Wednesday said the government planned to initiate pension scheme for readymade (RMG) workers to ensure their financial security after retirement, reports UNB. He said this while inaugurating the sales programme of essentials under the...

Almost all RMG factories open now
Almost all RMG factories open now

About 99.26 percent garments factories are open now at Savar, Ashulia and Gazipur region as normalcy has returned to the RMG factories in the country, reports BSS. According to a situation update issued by the Chief Advisers Press Wing, no crisis was reported in the garments at Savar, Ashulia,...