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‘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.
Looming Bangladesh Election Raises Global Jitters
The United States has hinted at potential sanctions against the Asian nation if Sunday's elections aren't…
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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…
US Lawmakers Demand Living Wages for Bangladeshi Garment Workers
Rep. Ilhan Omar and others described American brands' "reluctance" to back the 23,000-taka wage unions are…
As H&M Steps Up, Bangladesh Suppliers and Workers Ask ‘Where Are the Other Brands?’
Meanwhile, two new benchmarks find that fashion companies fail to pull their own weight when it comes to…
Bangladesh Workers Rally at Rana Plaza Over Minimum Wage Increase
As a six-month deadline for proposals expired last week, workers and manufacturers differ on what constitutes…
Will Fashion Ever Move Past ‘Price, Price, Price’?
At the Best of Bangladesh conference in the Netherlands, protesters seized the moment to urge justice for…
BGMEA: Union Leader’s Murder Will Not ‘Significantly Impact’ Exports
Eight men have been arrested in connection to last month's murder of Shahidul Islam, including members of a…
Boss Denies Factory ‘Hired Goons’ Who Beat Bangladeshi Union Leader to Death
Shahidul Islam and others were attacked after trying to negotiate the payment of outstanding wages and…
BGMEA Wants Better Nutrition for Garment Workers. Is It Doing Enough?
The organizations signed a memorandum to work together to improve the health of Bangladeshi RMG workers, but…
Bangladesh Turns Focus Toward Circular Economy
One key theme at the nation's signature event was to prioritize greener business practices.
Bangladesh Suppliers Want ‘Fair Bargain’ From Brands
As Made in Bangladesh Week kicks off, insiders touts a "win-win" scenario for working with the world's…
Bangladesh Garment Sector Gears Up for November ‘Mega’ Event
Made in Bangladesh Week will feature a number of events, including a denim expo, panel discussion and the…