Salim Rashid

The real comparative advantage of Bangladesh

The overwhelming consensus among experts and media professionals is that cheap labour is Bangladesh’s primary comparative advantage.

2m ago

Automation is not hurting RMG employment… yet

The readymade garments (RMG) industry is vital to Bangladesh economy. It contributes 84 percent of the total exports—nearly 13 percent of the GDP—and employs some four million workers.

3y ago
January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

The real comparative advantage of Bangladesh

The overwhelming consensus among experts and media professionals is that cheap labour is Bangladesh’s primary comparative advantage.

June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020

Automation is not hurting RMG employment… yet

The readymade garments (RMG) industry is vital to Bangladesh economy. It contributes 84 percent of the total exports—nearly 13 percent of the GDP—and employs some four million workers.

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