Bangladesh
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…
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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Automation Causes 31 Percent Decline in Bangladesh’s Garment Industry Workforce
According to a new study, technology is having negative impacts on the number of jobs in the garment industry…
Vietnam to Overtake Bangladesh as No. 2 Garment Exporter
Vietnam benefited from shifting orders amid Bangladesh's economic and political turmoil, one expert said.
What Will It Take to Diversify Sourcing in 2025?
Research from Sheng Lu shows that regions with mature supply chain verticalization are seeing accelerated…
Beximco Withdraws Director From Bangladesh Shipping Board
Protests erupted in Bangladesh's textile hub of Gazipur after the garment manufacturing firm laid off…
Beximco Lays Off 40,000 Garment Workers
The cutbacks span 16 apparel factories, including Beximco Fashions, Crescent Fashion and Design, Shinepukur…
Bangladesh Government Issues Garment Workers Salary Boost
In the face of protests, the Bangladesh government announced that it will up garment worker salaries beyond…
Focusing on the Big Picture in New Delhi
At Texcon 2024 the mood was upbeat and the conversations were honest and open.
Seven Arrested After ‘Inhuman’ Attack on Denim Factory Executive
Rafee Mahmud, deputy managing director at Mahmud Jeans, reportedly incurred serious injuries while trying to…
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…
Following Months of Unrest, Bangladesh RMG Sector Looks to the Future
Comprehensive governmental and industry reform is underway, according to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers…
IDEAL Fastener Invests in Global Expansion for Localized Production and Speedier Service
IDEAL has announced three strategic facility expansions in Bangladesh, India and Mexico.