29 December 2025, 18:02 PM

RMG worker’s death sparks protest, highway blocked in Narayanganj

Workers allege Rina was denied sick leave and forced to continue working
3 November 2025, 15:19 PM

Pacific Jeans shuts down all 8 Ctg EPZ factories indefinitely after worker unrest

Factory assets vandalised, officials assaulted during clashes
17 October 2025, 13:23 PM

Gazipur’s Giant Textiles declares indefinite closure amid protests

Factory cites illegal strike, worker assault as reasons for shutdown
28 September 2025, 07:38 AM

Some factories set up to exploit bank loans, not to produce goods: Sakhawat

The labour and employment adviser exchanged views with labour department officials, employees, and trade union leaders, and distributed cheques among workers
2 August 2025, 14:39 PM

Workers block road in Gazipur demanding arrears

Around 7:30pm yesterday, the workers started taking positions on both sides of the highway
20 July 2025, 18:43 PM

RMG workers protest in Savar demanding arrears, Eid bonus

Workers of a readymade garment factory in Savar demonstrated for five hours today by blocking roads, demanding arrears and Eid bonus..Witnesses said around 700 workers of Basundhara Garments Limited, located in Hemayetpur area of ​​Savar started their protest by blocking the Hemayetpur-Sin
25 May 2025, 18:35 PM

RMG workers block road in CEPZ demanding salaries, bonuses

As a result, severe traffic congestion was reported on both the Agrabad-Patenga and Patenga-Ring roads since 2:00pm
19 May 2025, 15:26 PM

Swisscontact, Swedish Embassy to launch green energy fund for RMG sector

"We want factories to see that sustainability is not just a cost but a competitive advantage"
19 May 2025, 13:16 PM

2 factories vandalised in N’ganj as workers 'refuse to join March for Gaza'

2 garment factories inside Narayanganj EPZ were vandalised yesterday as workers allegedly did not join the "March for Gaza" protest
13 April 2025, 06:53 AM

Workers rally in Gazipur over unpaid wages, bonuses

Hundreds of workers joined the rally, which began at 4:00pm, demanding payment of overdue wages, accrued leave benefits, and Eid bonuses
7 April 2025, 13:46 PM

RMG workers protest in Chattogram EPZ demanding salaries, Eid bonuses

Workers from two companies in the Chattogram Export Processing Zone staged separate protests today demanding salaries and Eid bonuses
25 March 2025, 14:49 PM

RMG workers block Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar demanding arrears

Despite assurances of paying salaries to workers after iftar today, the officials left the factory without paying their dues
2 March 2025, 18:49 PM

Govt increases annual increment of garment workers to 9pc

The circular also said the new increment will come into effect from December 1 and the workers will receive the salary with 9 percent annual increment in January
22 December 2024, 20:32 PM

EU garment import rose by 1.43pc in Jan-Oct period

Importantly, unit prices declined for most suppliers in 2024 compared to 2023, reflecting competitive pressures within the global apparel industry
22 December 2024, 20:10 PM

Gazipur: 10,000 workers stage work absentia over sacked peers

Around 10,000 garment workers of two factories in Gazipur's Konabari today staged a work absentia demanding the reinstatement of their sacked collegues
12 November 2024, 14:21 PM

Dhaka-Mymensingh highway: TNZ workers lift blockade

Traffic returns to normalcy after workers assured of arrear payments
11 November 2024, 18:50 PM

Wage arrears a bane for RMG protesters

Delayed salary payment from a handful of RMG factory owners triggered the latest bout of labour unrest
11 November 2024, 14:48 PM

Thursday’s Clash: 9 held, 1,000 workers sued

At least nine people were arrested over clashes between police, army personnel, and demonstrating RMG workers in the capital’s Kachukhet and Mirpur-14 areas on Thursday.
1 November 2024, 19:00 PM

Injured female RMG worker dies in DMCH

A female garment worker succumbed to her injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital yesterday after being injured allegedly from police firing during a recent protest demanding arrears in Ashulia
27 October 2024, 19:53 PM