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Q1 Denim Import Data Confirms U.S. Industry Sourcing Shift
Denim brands and retailers implemented a big shift in sourcing strategy in the first quarter of 2016…
Bangladesh Factories Partner with UNICEF on Children’s Rights
UNICEF this week launched a new initiative, "Children's Rights and the Garment Industry in Bangladesh," in…
Denimsandjeans.com Bangladesh Looks Back to Move Forward
What’s old is new, again. The sixth edition of Denimsandjeans.com Bangladesh will take place Oct. 5-6 in…
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Rana Plaza Anniversary Marked by Protests, Discussions
International representatives of governments and non-governmental organizations pledged their continuing…
House Lawmakers Claim Lack of Progress in Bangladesh
Bangladesh lost U.S. trade benefits in 2013 because of inadequate safety protections in its garment industry.
Three Years After Rana Plaza: Progress, but Far to Go
As the third anniversary of the tragedy approaches Sunday, the industry takes stock of what has been done…
New Labor Rights Resolution Aims to Protect Women in Global Supply Chains
With the three-year anniversary of the Rana Plaza building collapse in Bangladesh approaching, the apparel…
Alliance: Bangladesh Garment Factory Fires Have Dropped By More Than 90%
It isn't all doom and gloom in Bangladesh as some media reports portray—the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker…
Bangladesh Alliance Updates Progress on Factory Safety
The group discussed its activities as it reaches the halfway point in its five-year mandate, which expires in…
Tightened Security in Bangladesh After UK Cargo Ban Causes Export Delays
Bangladesh got its hand slapped by the UK last month when the country banned all cargo on direct flights…
Bangladesh: BGMEA Doesn’t Want to Publish Names of Failing Factories
In a move at odds with the apparel industry's push for greater transparency, the Bangladesh Garment…
New Report on Bangladesh Factories Cites Progress, Need for Improvement
New fire safety assessment lists several key recommendations to improve fire and electrical safety in…
Bangladesh Weighs Pros and Cons of Joining TPP
Not that Bangladesh is eligible to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) since it's still in the dog house…
A Dutch Coalition Wants to Improve Garment Factory Conditions in Developing Countries
A Dutch coalition has presented an agreement, drafted under the guidance of the Social and Economic Council…
U.K. Ban on Air Cargo from Dhaka Could Hurt Garment Exporters
Almost three months after Australia banned air freight from Bangladesh, the United Kingdom has followed suit.