Bangladesh
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.
As Bangladesh Endures More Protests, Truckers Briefly Pause Strike
Union truckers went back to work Tuesday afternoon after 34 hours off the job, but that could change again…
Foreign Investors Express Interest in Buying Beximco Subsidiaries
They include the Bangladesh-based multinational conglomerate's sizeable textiles and ready-made garment…
Bangladeshi Government Dissolves BGMEA Board. Now What?
A newly appointed administrator is supposed to hold elections within the next four months.
Bangladesh’s Chattogram Port Disrupted by Truck Driver Strike
Although no cargo is being released from the port due to the strike, container loading on ships docked at the…
Bangladesh Garment Exporters Demand $10 Million From Debenhams’ Logistics Partner
"Most of the Debenhams suppliers are now fighting to survive" following the retailer's 2020 bankruptcy, said…
Heat Check: Searing Temps Lead to Unsafe Working Conditions in the Global South
The increase of frequently high temperatures is leading to unsafe conditions that put workers in peril across…
One Garment Worker Killed as Bangladesh Turmoil Hits Inflection Point
The unrest continues despite factory owners reaching an accord on workers' demands.
Customs Software Glitch Slows Down Cargo Clearance in Bangladesh
Cargo entering and exiting Chattogram Port has been severely disrupted, with delays holding up six vessels at…
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…