Bangladesh RMG sector

What's holding us back from diversifying our exports?

Dr Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director at Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), discusses the challenges that Bangladesh has to overcome on its journey to becoming a middle-income country, in an exclusive interview with Naimul Alam Alvi of The Daily Star.

Must workers die for seeking fair wages?

The manner in which RMG unrest is being handled defies logic

Why should RMG workers toil to live below the poverty line?

How acceptable is this minimum wage of Tk 12,500?

Bangladesh must prepare for shorter production runs

We are not geared for such runs in the same way that some manufacturers in Europe are.

Environmental compliance may weed out smaller garment factories

Will we see an industry which has fewer and larger players?

RMG exporters face fresh pressure as buyers seek discounts

International clothing retailers and brands are demanding up to 5 per cent discounts from Bangladesh’s apparel exporters, adding another challenge for the suppliers who are already grappling with multiple issues amid volatile global economic scenario. 

How to make sure women entrepreneurs continue to thrive

Despite the increased participation of women in different sectors, there remains a lack of dynamism in their employment.

RMG shipments: At the mercy of highway robbers

Readymade garment manufacturer A Plus Sweater Ltd had sent an RMG consignment to Chattogram Port from its Gazipur factory on eight covered vans on October 29 last year for shipment to Brazil.

Uncertain times ahead for RMG business

As garment makers, we cannot afford to absorb all cost increases along the supply chain.

January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024

What's holding us back from diversifying our exports?

Dr Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director at Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), discusses the challenges that Bangladesh has to overcome on its journey to becoming a middle-income country, in an exclusive interview with Naimul Alam Alvi of The Daily Star.

November 14, 2023
November 14, 2023

Must workers die for seeking fair wages?

The manner in which RMG unrest is being handled defies logic

November 12, 2023
November 12, 2023

Why should RMG workers toil to live below the poverty line?

How acceptable is this minimum wage of Tk 12,500?

May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023

Bangladesh must prepare for shorter production runs

We are not geared for such runs in the same way that some manufacturers in Europe are.

May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023

Environmental compliance may weed out smaller garment factories

Will we see an industry which has fewer and larger players?

May 7, 2023
May 7, 2023

RMG exporters face fresh pressure as buyers seek discounts

International clothing retailers and brands are demanding up to 5 per cent discounts from Bangladesh’s apparel exporters, adding another challenge for the suppliers who are already grappling with multiple issues amid volatile global economic scenario. 

April 4, 2023
April 4, 2023

How to make sure women entrepreneurs continue to thrive

Despite the increased participation of women in different sectors, there remains a lack of dynamism in their employment.

January 27, 2023
January 27, 2023

RMG shipments: At the mercy of highway robbers

Readymade garment manufacturer A Plus Sweater Ltd had sent an RMG consignment to Chattogram Port from its Gazipur factory on eight covered vans on October 29 last year for shipment to Brazil.

October 17, 2022
October 17, 2022

Uncertain times ahead for RMG business

As garment makers, we cannot afford to absorb all cost increases along the supply chain.

October 10, 2022
October 10, 2022

Let's not forget RMG workers in the race to net zero

My biggest worry in this situation is for our RMG workers, who are among the most vulnerable parts in the global fashion supply chain.

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