Refayet Ullah Mirdha

Senior Staff Reporter of The Daily Star.

ILO calls for fast-tracking labour law reforms

Speaking about Bangladesh, the ILO said its governing body took note of the report on the progress made with the implementation of the roadmap of actions and was mindful of its 2021-26 timeline for the labour sector reform as well as of the results yet to be achieved.

1d ago

Garment export to USA falls 2.58%

However, apparel shipment to the EU rose 3.27% in Jul-Feb

1w ago

US trade body urges govt to end detention of RMG workers

Before the minimum wage was raised to Tk 12,500 in December, thousands of workers took to the streets to press home their demand for a minimum salary between Tk 23,000 and Tk 25,000.

1w ago

Fabric sales still slow ahead of Eid

Textile makers in Bangladesh are witnessing slow sales ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr due to factors including a drop in demand for women's salwar-kameez amidst a high living cost and a lack of interest among the affluent class to donate clothes as Zakat to avoid hassle.

1w ago

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.

1w ago

Timely wage payment first priority

Ensuring the timely payment of salaries and bonuses of the over four million garment workers is the first priority of SM Mannan (Kochi), whose panel swept elections to the executive committee of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).

2w ago

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.

3w ago

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.

3w ago
January 17, 2024
January 17, 2024

Lingering Red Sea crisis pushes up trade costs for Bangladesh

The Red Sea crisis is affecting Bangladesh's international trade as costs have increased

January 14, 2024
January 14, 2024

Investment rises as Bangladesh conquers the world of denim

Being the top supplier of denim in both the EU and US, local investors are continuing to pour funds to capitalize growth

January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024

RMG exports to US continue to decline

Apparel shipments from Bangladesh to the United States have continued its downward trend for the past several months due to slowdown in the sourcing of garment items by American retailers and brands because of higher inflationary pressure.

January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024

Who will be new finance, commerce and planning ministers?

Although many ministers in the outgoing cabinet have been able to keep their place in the upcoming one, some big names have been left out.

January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024

Bangladesh retains top position in RMG export to UK by volume

While Bangladesh retained top position in garment export to UK, prices still remain one of the lowest

January 7, 2024
January 7, 2024

An unlikely product brings $400m a year: cotton waste

Rising emphasis on recycling and sustainability from global brands is driving the cotton waste export from Bangladesh

January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024

BB, NBR urged to facilitate import of six Ramadan commodities

Commerce ministry writes letters to Bangladesh Bank, the National Board of Revenue

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Shipping costs jump as Red Sea impasse lingers

The Red Sea crisis is causing Bangladeshi exporters and importers to pay higher freight charges to the US and Europe

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Export, remittance earnings limp along

Export and remittance sectors suffered disappointments in 2023, looking desperately for solutions this year

January 2, 2024
January 2, 2024

Investment dried up in textile and garment in 2023

The textile and garment sector witnessed a very dry investment season in 2023 as demand for clothing items fell globally

push notification