BGMEA
BGMEA Seeks 3-Month Delay for India’s Land Port Ban on Garment Exports
Exporters were not prepared for such a sudden ban, and are now concerned about financial impacts to their…
Amid Infighting, BGMEA to Form Election Committee
The Bangladeshi trade organization will form the group by Jan. 26 and hold elections within the next few…
‘This Can’t Go On’: 200 BGMEA Members Demand Immediate Elections
Insiders describe an overwhelming sense of disgruntlement that the trade group's administrator has been…
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Bangladesh Government Issues Garment Workers Salary Boost
In the face of protests, the Bangladesh government announced that it will up garment worker salaries beyond…
US Pledges Support to Bangladesh’s Garment Industry in ‘Historic Moment’
A delegation of U.S. government, brand and civil society representatives met with Bangladesh's leadership in…
Following Months of Unrest, Bangladesh RMG Sector Looks to the Future
Comprehensive governmental and industry reform is underway, according to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers…
Bangladesh Garment Worker Unrest ‘Likely to Continue’ Through Early December
Already, dozens of factories in Ashulia, Gazipur, Savar and others have suspended operations over the past…
BGMEA Administrator Names Interim Board
The support committee's priority is to prepare a "fair" voter list and hold elections as soon as possible.
Bangladeshi Government Dissolves BGMEA Board. Now What?
A newly appointed administrator is supposed to hold elections within the next four months.
One Garment Worker Killed as Bangladesh Turmoil Hits Inflection Point
The unrest continues despite factory owners reaching an accord on workers' demands.
Brands Need to ‘Put Money Where Their Mouth Is’ in Bangladesh
Fashion's purchasing practices address the "crux of labor rights issues," the Business & Human Rights…
Beleaguered BGMEA Joins Cascale as Bangladesh Takes ‘Concrete’ Steps
The move comes at a precarious moment for Bangladesh, which is facing renewed worker unrest following…
Air Cargo Out of Bangladesh Sees Highest Rate Spikes Worldwide
Air cargo spot rates accelerated at a 163 percent higher annual pace as of Aug. 25, outpacing all global air…
Bangladesh’s Garment Sector Grapples With More Unrest
Nearly 170 garment factories in the industrial areas of Ashulia, Gazipur and Savar suspended production this…
Are Fashion Companies Cutting and Running From Bangladesh?
Only a few brands and retailers, including H&M Group, PVH Corp. and VF Corp., have said that they will…