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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…

Garment Workers Say Nike Turned a ‘Blind Eye’ to Their Plight

Labor campaign groups plan to ramp up pressure against the Just Do It Firm this summer.

The Dark Side of Global Sourcing: ‘Who Pays for the Crisis?’

BHRCC's digital portal shines a spotlight on how fashion brands' purchasing practices affect workers' rights…

Bangladesh May Face ‘Significant Threats’ of PFAS Exposure Due to Apparel Sector

A recently released study showed concerning levels of the "forever chemicals" in surface and tap water near…

McKinsey: Bangladesh, India and Vietnam Are Future ‘Hotspots’

A McKinsey survey of chief procurement officers identified five global apparel and footwear trends in supply…

Cyclone Remal Forces Shutdown of Several Bangladesh, India Ports

Bangladeshi ports including Mongla and Chittagong suspended operations for two days, while India's Kolkata…

Bangladesh Exports Are Clogging India’s Air Cargo Capacity

Bangladesh's share of air cargo out of Delhi jumped to 9 percent in January to March, up from 2 percent in…

After Rana Plaza, Bangladesh’s Garment Workers Still Live in ‘Climate of Fear’

After last year's wage protests, the risk of arrest continues to loom over thousands of workers through…

Levi’s Targets Asia Markets with New Stores in Dhaka and Bangkok

Levi's is expanding its retail footprint in Asia.

Gildan Activist Sees Bangladesh, Honduras as Key Hubs

Gildan investor Browning West has a plan where Bangladesh is the low-cost, T-shirt hub and Honduras is the…

BGMEA Gets New Leader as Bangladesh Looks Ahead

SM Mannan Kochi was elected president of the powerful Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters…

What Makes an Apparel Producing Country ‘Competitive’?

A USTIC hearing this week took a deep dive into production in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia and…

Denim Expert Ltd. to Open New Effluent Treatment Plant

The manufacturer is one step closer to achieving its goal for 100 percent wastewater recycling.

Bangladesh Could See $500 Million From Online Marketplace, Says BGMEA President

According to industry studies, virtual sales could boost local business.