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Bangladesh in Need of Just Energy Transition
A bipartisan group has developed a series of recommendations directed specifically at fashion brands sourcing…
Chattogram Port Reopens, But Labor Threat Looms Over DP World Lease Talks
Port employees have suspended strike activity until Feb. 16 to keep cargo flowing before Bangladesh's…
Chattogram Port Workers Pause Strike, Garment Industry Warns of Economic Fallout
Workers agreed to a suspension after meetings with the government's top shipping adviser, but warned protests…
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Bangladesh Garment Industry Divided Over RSC’s Move to Monitor Labor Rights
In what appears to be another war of wills in the industry, the issue of monitoring labor rights has taken…
Bangladesh Apparel Industry Builds Stopgap Storage Hub After Airport Blaze
The BGMEA and BKMEA joined forces to store imports and safeguard garment exports following a $1 billion cargo…
Fire at Dhaka Airport Sparks $1 Billion Loss as the Bangladesh Apparel Industry Faces Week of Crises
Multiple fires and labor unrest have led to tough times for one of the world's largest exporters.
Chattogram Port Fee Hike Piles Pressure on Bangladesh Apparel Exporters
The port's new tariff structure raises service charges by an average of 41 percent, prompting carriers like…
BGMEA Announces AI-Powered Digital Factory Passport
The organization partnered with Digital Bridge Partners to bring the technology, which is specifically aimed…
Bangladesh Struggles With Duality of Investing in RMG Sector While Contending With Tariffs
The new president of the BGMEA and the head of HSBC Bangladesh spoke to the country's unique challenges and…
Giant Textiles, Nassa Group Factory Closures in Bangladesh Stun Workers
The announcements sparked protests. Both management and workers accused each other of assaults during the…
Trade Winds Shifting: Can Bangladesh Seize the Moment?
Are US tariff hikes a setback or a strategic opening for Bangladesh?
‘Unacceptable’: BGMEA Blasts Bangladesh Container Handling Fee Hike
Bangladesh's apparel lobby decries the timing of sharp container depot charge hikes amid the looming U.S…
New BGMEA Chief Warns of Shipping Disruption From Iran-Israel Conflict
Oil price volatility will directly affect logistics and energy costs, newly elected BGMEA president Mahmud…
Bangladesh Sets April 2026 Election Date, Prompting Mixed Reactions
General elections will be held during the first half of next year, interim leader Muhammad Yunus announced on…
A Sea Change in Bangladesh as New Leadership Takes Over BGMEA
The head of the Forum Panel, Mahmud Hasan Khan Babu, will begin official duties this month.