Bangladesh RMG sector

US trade body defends Bangladesh at USITC hearing

Despite facing one of the highest tariff rates, Bangladesh is the third-largest apparel exporter to markets in the US because of its efforts to improve working conditions, end forced labour, stamp out counterfeits, and provide safe and high-quality products to American consumers, said the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) at a hearing recently.

BGMEA chief quizzed by US agency on price rise of apparel items

The president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) yesterday faced a barrage of questions from the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) during a hearing.

US to look into 'unhealthy competition' in garment pricing

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is going to hold a hearing involving Bangladesh to see whether a recent rise in prices of garment items sourced from the country had anything to do with unhealthy competition.

Bangladesh’s growing prowess in RMG makes Chinese investors upbeat

Chinese textile and garment entrepreneurs are bullish about Bangladesh as the country cements its position as a top supplier of apparel items, evidenced from a healthy flow of orders from international clothing retailers and brands.

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?

March 18, 2024
March 18, 2024

US trade body defends Bangladesh at USITC hearing

Despite facing one of the highest tariff rates, Bangladesh is the third-largest apparel exporter to markets in the US because of its efforts to improve working conditions, end forced labour, stamp out counterfeits, and provide safe and high-quality products to American consumers, said the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) at a hearing recently.

March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024

BGMEA chief quizzed by US agency on price rise of apparel items

The president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) yesterday faced a barrage of questions from the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) during a hearing.

March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024

US to look into 'unhealthy competition' in garment pricing

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) is going to hold a hearing involving Bangladesh to see whether a recent rise in prices of garment items sourced from the country had anything to do with unhealthy competition.

March 7, 2024
March 7, 2024

Bangladesh’s growing prowess in RMG makes Chinese investors upbeat

Chinese textile and garment entrepreneurs are bullish about Bangladesh as the country cements its position as a top supplier of apparel items, evidenced from a healthy flow of orders from international clothing retailers and brands.

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. 

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