RMG sector

RMG sector

Representational image. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

ILO recommends labour law reform to end RMG unrest in Bangladesh

The ILO said it is closely monitoring labour unrest in the RMG and other sectors, which has brought attention to systemic issues needing urgent resolution

Nazma Akter(Left), President of the Sommilito Garments Sramik Federation and Shams Mahmud(Right) Managing Director, Shasha Denims and Former President, DCCI. Illustration: TBS

What’s behind the unrest in the RMG sector?

Workers are seen engaged in garment production at an RMG factory in Bangladesh. File Photo: Mumit M/TBS

India’s cotton exports to Bangladesh hit as Dhaka’s Western garment orders dry up

Khandoker Rafiqul Islam. Photo: Courtesy

Rafiqul new BGMEA president as Kochi resigns

Leaders and activists of country's five ready-made garment industry workers' associations hold a demonstration in front of the National Press Club in the capital on Wednesday, 12 June, to protest no rationing allocation in the budget FY25. Photo: TBS

RMG workers protest no rationing allocation in budget FY25

Representational image. File Photo: Rehman Asad/TBS

RMG stakeholders call for reduced import duties on renewable energy materials

A file photo of BGMEA outgoing President Faruque Hassan. Photo: BSS

Bangladesh garment sector a model workplace for others: BGMEA chief

Photo: Courtesy

Bond licence rules need to be eased for growth of RMG sector: Seminar

A file photo of BGMEA outgoing President Faruque Hassan. Photo: BSS

BGMEA president for harnessing power of tech to propel industry's growth

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas speaking at an event marking Bangladesh Cotton Day 2023 in Dhaka. Photo: UNB

Labour rights critical to growth, sustainability of RMG: Peter Haas

Garment workers’ federation demands withdrawal of cases against workers within 7 days

Garment workers’ federation demands withdrawal of cases against workers within 7 days

The visiting delegation of the European Union (EU) holds a meeting with the representatives of trade unions and workers organisations on Tuesday (14 November). Photo: UNB

Trade unionism difficult in Bangladesh: Labour leaders tell EU team

ACT is one of many organisations in the last couple of months that have been advocating for an increase in minimum wages in Bangladesh. Photo: Collected

RMG unrest: 16,000 accused in 34 vandalism cases in Ashulia, Gazipur