Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association
‘Violence’ Breaks Out Over BGMEA Leadership
Until the collapse of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ruling party, BGMEA president SM Mannan Kochi was…
Bangladesh in Turmoil. What Comes Next for Apparel Production?
The dramatic ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has brought a mix of hope and trepidation as the world's…
Bangladesh Protests Lead to Port Backlogs, Weeklong Berthing Delays
One local report says 13 container vessels were waiting to berth at Chattogram Port Monday as container yards…
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‘Highly Abnormal’: How Student Protests Could Further Roil Bangladesh’s Garment Sector
After an extended communications blackout, plus production delays, international brands and retailers could…
Bangladesh Garment Sector Losing $150M a Day as Curfew, Communications Blackout Drag On
"The biggest problem is that our international buyers are losing confidence," said BGMEA president SM Mannan…
What Makes an Apparel Producing Country ‘Competitive’?
A USTIC hearing this week took a deep dive into production in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia and…
Bangladesh Garment Makers Praise VAT Relief at Ports
Authorities have waived a 15 percent value-added tax that has increased operational costs for manufacturers…
Bangladesh Unions Say Garment Workers Are Being Fired for Protesting
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association denies these claims, however.
As H&M Steps Up, Bangladesh Suppliers and Workers Ask ‘Where Are the Other Brands?’
Meanwhile, two new benchmarks find that fashion companies fail to pull their own weight when it comes to…
Like ‘Watching a Car Wreck Unfold’: Poverty Wages Pressure Bangladesh-Sourcing Brands
Fashion's human rights multistakeholder groups speak out about Bangladesh's minimum wage. Labor campaigners…
In Bangladesh, ‘Unprecedented’ Violence Over ‘Unsustainable’ Wages
With ongoing unrest claiming a fourth victim over the weekend, Bangladesh wage protests are now a "matter of…
Bangladesh’s ‘Disheartening’ 14% Wage Hike Under Fire
Will brands step up and pay suppliers more to meet the new minimum, up 56 percent but just 14 percent when…
BGMEA: Union Leader’s Murder Will Not ‘Significantly Impact’ Exports
Eight men have been arrested in connection to last month's murder of Shahidul Islam, including members of a…
Union Leader’s Murder ‘Huge Test’ for Bangladesh as ‘World Watches’
Human Rights Watch calls for the EU and U.S. to factor in Shahidul Islam's death in ongoing trade discussions…
What Does Sustainability Mean for Bangladesh?
At the recent Sustainable Apparel Forum in Dhaka, the world's second-largest clothing exporter ponders its…