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RMG value addition declines
Value-addition to Bangladeshs ready-made garments (RMG) that has been fluctuating in recent years has yet to reach the pre-pandemic level, as higher cost of raw-material imports eats into the export gains. Exporters mainly blame the rise in raw-material imports, especially that of yarn, for such...
Tk7,000cr Kushtia EZ to boost export, jobs, and regional growth
The government plans to establish the Kushtia Economic Zone to attract foreign and local investment in automobile manufacturing, ready-made garments (RMG), and leather industries an initiative aimed at driving economic growth, creating jobs, and enhancing exports while reducing regional...
RMG workers block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding bonuses
On Friday morning, workers from a readymade garment factory in Gazipur blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway to demand their 14-point list of grievances, including Eid and production bonuses. The protest disrupted vehicular movement for approximately one and a half hours, lasting until 11:30 AM,...
Helpline launched to address labour issues ahead of Eid
The Ministry of Labour and Employment in collaboration with the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) has set up a control room to closely monitor labour conditions and address workers unrest in both RMG and non-RMG sectors ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. The workers can report...
Banani road accident: RMG workers exit streets following ultimatum
Garment workers have withdrawn their blockade after six hours of protest over the death of a female coworker who was hit by a car in Banani. Traffic returned to normal following the removal of the blockade. Around 1:30 pm on Monday, the agitated workers ended their protest after giving police...
RMG workers block Banani road over colleague’s death in road crash
A female garment worker was killed in a road accident on Monday morning on Banani Chairmanbari road, triggering protests by fellow workers that have caused severe traffic disruptions in the area. The deceased was identified as Sumaiya Akter, 20, Mohammad Rasel Sarwar, officer-in-charge of Banani...
Nearly 1.8 million workers at risk as technology advances
Around 1.8 million workers in Bangladesh could lose their jobs if the use of technology in industries surges by 50 per cent. The textile and ready-made garment industries might be the most affected. Other sectors food processing, leather and leather goods, furniture, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and...
RMG exports to EU grow by 4.86% in 2024
Bangladeshs readymade garment (RMG) exports to the European Union (EU) grew by 4.86% in 2024, reaching US$19.77 billion, up from $18.85 billion in 2023, according to Eurostat data. This steady growth was driven by value-added production, duty-free market access, improved workplace safety, and...
Country’s RMG sector regains momentum
The countrys ready-made garments sector (RMG) has seen a surge in exports despite various challenges. Last year, the sector struggled with multiple crises, including labour protests, factory closures in the face of demonstrations, and wage-related movements. However, the industry has now begun...
Two new RMG factories in Bangladesh achieve LEED certification
Bangladesh continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable growth, with two new factories in the ready-made garment (RMG) sector earning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, despite the challenges of a global economic downturn. The factoriesColumbia Apparels...
Acute gas crisis cripples industries
Years of disrupted gas supply have brought export-oriented industries and other factories to a severe production crisis. In key sectors such as textiles, ceramics, and ready-made garments, the captive power plants require a gas pressure of 15 PSI (pounds per square inch), but they are typically...
Multi-faced challenges ahead of RMG
Over the past four decades, the Bangladeshi garment industry has reached a reputable position globally after facing various challenges. Starting in the later 70s, the Made in Bangladesh tag is now well-known across the globe. Today, Bangladesh is the second largest garment exporter in the world....
Bangladesh exports some $38.5 bn in RMG last year
In 2024, Bangladesh earned a total of $38.48 billion from ready-made garment (RMG) exports. As usual, the European Union (EU) beat the list with 50.34 per cent of the total export earnings, which is $19.37 billion. During the month of January to December the previous year, RMG products worth...
President urges Kosovo to import top-quality RMG, pharmaceuticals from Bangladesh
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday urged the Republic of Kosovo to import top-quality ready-made garments (RMG) and pharmaceutical products at affordable prices. He made the call as the new ambassador of Kosovo to Bangladesh, Lulzim Pllana, presented his credentials to the president at...
Crowd grows at ICCB's garment accessories show
The 22nd Garment Technology Exhibition Bangladesh (GTB 2025) and the 14th Gap Expo 2024 are currently underway at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka. The event showcases state-of-the-art equipment, accessories, and packaging products used in the readymade garment (RMG)...
If industries don’t survive, employment won’t be created
Industrialists are disappointed as the government suddenly decided to increase the gas price without talking with the stakeholders in the sector. This decision is a self-destructing for industries. If the industries do not survive, there will be no employment. Workers will be unemployed. Therefore,...
RMG workers block Chandra-Nabinagar highway
Workers of a Readymade Garment (RMG) blocked the Chandra-Nabinagar highway in Gazipur on Thursday, demanding payment of their outstanding wages for the past two months. The blockade disrupted vehicular movement, but traffic between Dhaka and northern districts remained operational via an...
Apparel industry in deep crisis: 155 factories closed, millions lost jobs
The garment, textile, and knitwear sectors in Bangladesh are in crisis, with industry leaders citing the energy shortage, labor unrest, and instability in the banking sector as the primary causes. These challenges have had a devastating impact on the industry. In the past year alone, 140 factories...