India sets roadmap to grow textiles industry to $350 billion by 2030

The country also targets generating 6 crore textile jobs by that time, India’s textiles minister says
28 September 2024, 11:56 AM

Demo for arrears: Traffic movement on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway halted for 7 hours

Workers of Seasons Dresses Limited in Gazipur city blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway for around seven hours today demanding the remaining half-month salary of July
23 September 2024, 16:33 PM

Death of a garments worker in Ashulia: How it happened

But for Rokeya Begum and her family, things will never get back to normal
17 September 2024, 11:33 AM

20 RMG workers sued over 'beating factory officials' in Ashulia

Authorities of an ready-made garments factory in Ashulia's Jamgra area, filed a case against 20 workers over allegations of vandalising the factory and beating up its officials
12 September 2024, 15:53 PM

Bangladesh, Vietnam overtake India in low-cost manufacturing: WB

India’s share in global trade has not kept up with its fast-growing economy, as Vietnam and Bangladesh have surpassed the country as low-cost manufacturing and export hubs, according to a recent report of World Bank (WB)..Despite India’s rapid economic growth, the proportion of trade in go
7 September 2024, 14:50 PM

Garment factories not reopening tomorrow

The BGMEA took the decision today in an emergency meeting
5 August 2024, 15:42 PM

BGMEA to sit at 7.30pm to decide on factory reopening

The executive committee members of the trade body will took part in the meeting
5 August 2024, 12:50 PM

EU halts Dhaka talks. Is it a bad omen?

The European Union’s (EU) postponement of the first round of negotiations with Bangladesh on a new agreement will impact trade, investment and development cooperation with the country’s largest trading partner..“In light of the prevailing situation, the first round of negotiations on the P
1 August 2024, 16:32 PM

Let factories run, restore internet

Production and shipments are dependent on strict lead times set by international clothing retailers and brands, yet the factories have had to be kept shut for the past three days
23 July 2024, 15:05 PM
14 July 2024, 18:10 PM

Bangladesh’s GDP growth rises to 6.12% in Q3

The growth rate hovered around 2.3% in the same period of FY23
9 July 2024, 09:43 AM

Apparel shipment to the USA declines by 12.31%

The amount hit $2.9 billion in the January-May period
6 July 2024, 14:26 PM

Cut in export incentive will hurt textile sector: BTMA

The primary textile sector will lose competitiveness in global arena, says BTMA president
6 July 2024, 13:27 PM

RMG export to EU rises by 2% in 11 months

$21.64 billion worth of apparels were shipped to the European Union in the Jul-May period this fiscal year
26 June 2024, 14:35 PM

RMG workers block Dhaka-Ctg highway demanding arrears

Hundreds of ready-made garment workers in Narayanganj’s Bandar upazila blocked the Dhaka-Chattogram highway yesterday, demanding due salary and festival bonus
11 June 2024, 14:47 PM

New office hour for bankers after Eid

Office hour 10am to 6pm, transaction hour 10am to 4pm
9 June 2024, 15:13 PM

RMG export to USA falls 14% in Jan-Apr

Shipment to the American market has been falling for high inflationary pressure
7 June 2024, 14:22 PM

Forex reserves decline by $51 million in a week

The reserves hit $18.67 billion on June 5, down from $18.72 billion on May 29
7 June 2024, 14:03 PM

Journalists boycott BB governor at finance ministry's post-budget event

They made the call as a protest to journalists' entry restriction to BB office
7 June 2024, 13:39 PM

Pay workers before Eid-ul-Azha: NHRC to garment factories

Chairman of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Kamal Uddin Ahmed today urged garment factory owners to take necessary measures to pay the workers before Eid as no vested interest group can use the workers to worsen the law and order situation
4 June 2024, 15:17 PM