March 21, 2022
We must all share the pain of rising prices
A host of challenges await garment makers as 2022 progresses.
March 14, 2022
For RMG, digitisation is the way to go
New developments in technology, robotics, automation and digitisation are something all garment manufacturers need to be mindful of. Knowledge, as they say, is power.
March 7, 2022
Due diligence laws must be a shared burden
We recently saw the announcement of new supply chain “due diligence” laws by the European Union (EU), which are aimed at making multinational businesses accountable for social and environmental...
February 28, 2022
Don’t let labour shortage derail our RMG momentum
Our RMG industry has been characterised by the phrase “feast or famine” these last two years. After Covid-19 broke out in early 2020, clothing orders were extremely hard to come by for a period of...
February 21, 2022
What about the ethics of fashion retailers?
“UK retailers ditch unethical suppliers,” cried a recent headline in several international news outlets. Did I read that correctly?
February 14, 2022
We must keep an eye out for Pakistan
Recently, I read that Pakistan, a major competitor of Bangladesh in garment and textile production, had hit record textile exports. The country posted an uptick in textile exports year-on-year of...
February 13, 2022
Future bright for RMG sector after record year
The future looks bright for Bangladesh’s RMG sector after a period of profound uncertainty due to the global pandemic. The latest apparel export figures show that, despite the coronavirus pandemic...
February 7, 2022
UN-WTO report does Bangladesh RMG a disservice
In Bangladesh’s RMG industry, we view ourselves as fighting for a position as the world’s second-most important garment sourcing hub.
January 31, 2022
Let’s show zero tolerance for pollution
Environmental issues related to the ready-made garment (RMG) sector of Bangladesh appear to have taken a back seat in recent years.
January 25, 2022
Time for RMG makers to think globally
When it comes to the geography of apparel production, the rules are changing, and this is something all Bangladeshi RMG manufacturers need to be aware of.