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Bangladesh’s Container Shipping Association Warns of Looming Rail Cargo Congestion
An imbalance in railroad capacity may pose a problem for cargo transportation as a current pileup could roll…
Bangladesh Shopping District Fire Incites Calls for Action
The Bangabazar shopping area in the capital city of Dhaka was completely razed, leaving many to wonder how…
From the Factory Floor: 4A Yarn Dyeing in Bangladesh
4A Yarn Dyeing, which produces garments for the likes of Zara and H&M, is turning to technology to enhance…
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Dhaka Tanneries to Close Amid Environmental Concerns
Tanneries in Dhaka's Hazaribagh district are being ordered to shut down due to their pollution risk.
Bangladesh Attacks Could Roil Garment Sector
Bangladesh—already struggling to upend its ill image—could now be fighting an uphill battle to convince…
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…
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.
Western Retailers Cancel Travel to Bangladesh After Attacks
Two foreign nationals were killed in Bangladesh earlier this month and now concerned Western buyers are…
China to Invest $4.5 Billion in Industrial Parks for Bangladesh
To meet the growing domestic and global demand for Bangladesh-produced product, China said it plans to invest…
USAID Announces $22 Million in Financing for Safety Improvements in Bangladesh
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) signed an agreement on Wednesday in Dhaka to provide up…
Report: Better Margins Will Improve Compliance in Bangladesh
A new study suggests that Bangladeshi apparel suppliers should do whatever it takes to improve productivity…
Dhaka Apparel Summit to Focus on Sustainability, Compliance
Bangladesh will host the first ever Dhaka Apparel Summit at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center…
Bangladesh: Fire Breaks Out at Dhaka RMG Factory
A fire broke out at a Mirpur ready-made garment factory in Bangladesh Sunday, and workers escaped through…
Jeans Factory Catches Fire in Bangladesh
A fire broke out at a denim factory in the Hazaribagh area of Dhaka, Bangladesh today. According to reports…
Can We Save Dhaka By Splitting it in Half?
Following the Rana Plaza factory collapse, international attention has fixated on the questions of labor…