29 January 2025
Report calls for Just Transition in key Bangladeshi sectors
STOCKHOLM - A newly released report, Just Climate Transitions in Bangladesh, highlights the need for a structured transition in two of the country’s most significant industries, textiles/apparel and construction, to ensure long-term economic resilience while mitigating environmental impact. Authored by FSG with support from the H&M Foundation and Laudes Foundation, the study outlines strategies for a just transition that balances economic imperatives with social and environmental considerati...
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Automation study suggests mixed impact for garment workers
DHAKA - Despite advancements in automation, questions continue to arise about its impact on garment workers. With this mind, a study by BRAC Universit...
28 January 2025
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Delegation praises Bangladesh’s progress in workers’ rights and industry growth
WASHINGTON - A high-level delegation from the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the Fair Labour Association (FLA) visited the Ban...
28 January 2025
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Ground-breaking labour deal signed at Hop Lun Bangladesh
DHAKA - A collective bargaining agreement (CBA) was recently successfully signed between Hop Lun Intimate (BD) Ltd Sommilito Sramik Union and Hop Lun...
23 January 2025
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Bangladesh vs Vietnam: who leads the apparel market?
DHAKA - In the global race to dominate the readymade garments (RMG) industry, Bangladesh has solidified its position as the world's second-largest exp...
21 January 2025
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Germany and Bangladesh partner on sustainability projects
BERLIN - Germany and Bangladesh signed three technical cooperation agreements worth US$14.86m, focusing on sustainability in Bangladesh's textile sect...
21 January 2025
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CSDDD a double-edged sword for Bangladesh’s exports
DHAKA - A briefing by the Bangladesh-based Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID), explores the implications of the EU Corporate Sust...
21 January 2025
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Labour reforms in Bangladesh: urgent steps for ensuring worker welfare
DHAKA - Bangladesh’s workforce continues to face persistent challenges that require urgent reforms t...
13 January 2025
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Social audits in Bangladesh's garment industry: a system in flux
COPENHAGEN - A new paper from the University of Southern Denmark, authored by Sarmin Sultana, Julie...
7 January 2025
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Female participation n RMG sector falls
DHAKA - A recent study by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) has highlighted a t...
18 December 2024
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Unions claim 9 per cent wage hike is insufficient
AMSTERDAM - Labour unions in Bangladesh have criticised the government’s announcement of an addition...
17 December 2024
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Garment workers to receive 9% pay rise
DHAKA - The Bangladeshi government has announced a 9% annual wage increase for workers in the ready-...
11 December 2024
International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka
4-5th Nov 2024