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New markets for Bangladesh garments

2017-11-29 00:00:00

RMG & Textile 5

This article describes the unfortunate situation facing Bangladesh garment exporters in gaining access to markets in two key economic allies, India and China. Both countries...

The glooming and booming apparel retailing markets

2017-11-29 00:00:00

RMG & Textile 5

The world largest companies by market capitalisation in 2006 lost their leading position to the benefit on IT giants in 2017. The traditional industrial heavy...

Ethiopia: A new competitor for Bangladesh RMG export?

2017-10-30 00:00:00

RMG & Textile 4

During last few years, a lot of positive reports and studies were published showing Ethiopia becoming a major clothing or apparel source for the EU...

Labour rights better now: BGMEA chief

2017-10-30 00:00:00

RMG & Textile 4

Labour rights situation in the country's readymade garment sector has improved in recent years thanks to the mid-level managements and workers for reducing their gap,...

Bangladesh RMG industry needs innovation, but the risks must be managed

2017-10-30 00:00:00

RMG & Textile 4

Bangladesh's position in the RMG industry is based on its bountiful supply of cheap labour and the relatively simple technology needed to establish an RMG...

Are enough actions being taken to ensure safe working conditions in RMG industry?

2017-10-30 00:00:00

RMG & Textile 4

The Readymade Garments (RMG) industry in Bangladesh has been under considerable scrutiny owing to a range of high-profile disasters over the last decade.Overview of RMG...

A unique platform for the global textile value-chain

2017-10-30 00:00:00

RMG & Textile 4

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) is one of the oldest non-governmental and non-profit international trade organisations. It was founded in 1904 and comprises members...

Stakeholder mapping, engagement strategies crucial for RMG industry

2017-10-30 00:00:00

RMG & Textile 4

The readymade garment (RMG) industry is the leading sector in Bangladesh in terms of foreign exchange earnings. The sector witnessed on average 16 per cent...

The American market for Bangladesh garments

2017-10-30 00:00:00

RMG & Textile 4

The single largest market for "Made in Bangladesh" garments is the United States of America. In 2016, Bangladesh exported US$5.5 billion worth of garments to...

Inclusive business: Ladder for higher productivity, better working condition

2017-10-30 00:00:00

RMG & Textile 4

People with special abilities, generally known as persons with disabilities, who constitute 10 per cent of the total population, are very much part of our...

One unit of power saved is worth two generated!

2017-10-17 12:00:00

Power & Energy 2

Mr. X is a very smart senior officer in a company. His room is well decorated, air conditioned, brightly lit, and glass windows are covered...

Omera: Best practices in energy industry

2017-10-17 00:00:00

Power & Energy 2

There is ample opportunity to bridge the nation's gas crisis with alternate fuels. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is the greenest form of alternate fuel as...

Bashundhara LP Gas: The pioneer

2017-10-17 00:00:00

Power & Energy 2

The beginning, in the year of 1999, Bashundhara LP Gas Limited, started off as the First Private LP Gas importing, bottling and marketing company in...

‘LPG industry needs a strong regulator’

2017-10-17 00:00:00

Power & Energy 2

Demand for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) risen significantly in Bangladesh with growth of over 42 per cent to 45 per cent. Eleven private sector companies...

Technology, trade, climate: Orientation in disruptive times

2017-09-28 00:00:00

RMG & Textile

Switzerland-based International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) is one of the oldest global organisations, which has been serving the world textile sector since 1904. This knowledge-based...

Policy support in powering accessories sector ahead

2017-09-28 00:00:00

RMG & Textile

Abdul Kader Khan —FE Photo The local accessories makers meet more than 90 per cent of the country's readymade garment (RMG) sector's demand and also...