Bangladesh
For Bangladesh’s Garment Sector, the ‘Spotlight Moves’ But Struggles Continue
For the country's suppliers and workers, the fallout over the increased minimum wage is far from over.
China, Bangladesh Battle for UK Import Supremacy
The two countries have been drawing closer in the race to be the top exporter of readymade garments to the…
Red Sea Disruptions Spell Danger for Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers
One garment manufacturer that produced apparel for Gap, AEO and Kohl's already lost orders from a major U.S…
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Bangladeshi Cotton Textile Workers Set for Wage Increase
The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association, hearing reports of protests at its member factories, has called for…
USTR Demands Investigation Into ‘Export Competitiveness’ of Asian Apparel Sourcing Markets
The U.S. International Trade Commission has been tasked with reporting on the growth of apparel exports from…
India, Bangladesh Lose Textile Exchange Accreditation After Summer Suspension
No other countries are affected by the withdrawal which was foreshadowed by a ban enacted last year.
Bangladesh Garment Makers Praise VAT Relief at Ports
Authorities have waived a 15 percent value-added tax that has increased operational costs for manufacturers…
H&M Supplier Plots $73 Million Denim Expansion
Bangladesh's Badsha Group of Industries expects the five-year project will generate $700 million in exports.
‘Free and Fair’ Bangladesh Elections Met With Mixed Reactions
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina Awami ran relatively unopposed for her fourth consecutive term.
Bangladesh Unions Say Garment Workers Are Being Fired for Protesting
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association denies these claims, however.
Fashion Production’s Climate Crisis in 4 Graphs
Research shows that some of the most critical garment-producing geographies are in severe peril from a…
Looming Bangladesh Election Raises Global Jitters
The United States has hinted at potential sanctions against the Asian nation if Sunday's elections aren't…
Tale of Union-Busting Highlights Labor Challenges in Bangladesh
As workers in the country seek to formally organize, local manufacturers have been known to resort to…
Labor Rights Groups Call for ‘Indefinite’ Strike in Bangladesh
A group of Bangladeshi labor rights organizations has called for an "indefinite" strike if its demands for…
PDS Takes Stake in Nobleswear, Eyes $2.5B in Revenue
The manufacturing entity surpassed the $1B mark in annual turnover this year.