Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Experts Work Toward Green Textile Industry
In the wake of increasing demand for sustainability around the world, Bangladesh experts suggested framing…
Ethical Sourcing Forum: Subcontracting More Prevalent Than Brands Believe
Put simply, "Indirect sourcing is more prevalent than you think, it is more authorized than you think, and it…
Bangladesh: Orgs Call on Brands to Complete Rana Plaza Contribution
The second anniversary of the deadly Rana Plaza building collapse in Bangladesh is coming up next month, and…
Uptick in Indian Apparel Exports in January
When the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh collapsed in April of 2013, killing more than 1,000 people…
Bangladesh to Allow Foreign Factories to Import Raw Materials Duty Free
The Bangladesh government announced it will provide utilization declaration (UD) certificates to…
Bangladesh Denim Expo Returns
The Bangladesh Denim Expo, slated for May 11-12 in Dhaka, will spotlight a curated selection of the country’s…
Bangladesh Seeks G7 Support for Fair RMG Prices, Sustainable Supply Chain
Global brands will have to do their part to improve Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) sector if the…
Bangladesh Alliance Provides Funding for Factory Safety Upgrades
Bangladesh may be working to better its ready-made garment (RMG) industry, but many factory owners simply…
Bangladesh: BGMEA Says Import Export Movement Nearly Normal Despite Unrest
Bangladesh has been battling bad press over its current transportation blockade and recent five-day strike…
Bangladesh Extends Strike to 120 Hours
Bangladesh's opposition party has called for an extension to the 72-hour hike, changing it instead to 120…
ILO: 17 Million Children Engaged in Child Labor in South Asia
Instances of child labor have often been buzzed about in low cost countries, but a new International Labour…
Bangladesh: 72-Hour Strike Scheduled on Top of 52-Day Blockade; Insiders Predict Shipping Delays
Textiles moving in and out of Bangladesh could soon be even more tied up as the country's opposition party…
Study: Lowest Cost Countries Rated “Extreme Risk” for Working Conditions
The old adage, 'you get what you pay for,' could hold true for sourcing today—cost competitive nations like…
Benetton Group To Provide Compensation for Rana Plaza Victims
Italian fashion brand, United Colors of Benetton announced Friday it has agreed to provide compensation…
Bangladesh: 11 Burned in Rupganj Factory Fire
At least 11 people at a spinning mill in the Rupganj region of Bangladesh suffered burn injuries after a fire…