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The evolution of Bangladesh readymade garment sector

2017-09-28 00:00:00

The readymade garment sector emerged through the establishment of several thousand factories. The following table gives the distribution of factories according to the employment size....

Ensuring transparency and accountability

2017-09-28 00:00:00

The launch of a pilot phase for a four-year project in April this year to map the readymade garment (RMG) factories in Bangladesh ushered in...

Enterprise-based training: The need of the hour of RMG industry

2017-09-28 00:00:00

The readymade garment (RMG) sector is one of the economic lifelines of the country, but a bottleneck hampers the efficiency and productivity of the industry...

Effective communication -- a vital tool for building positive image of RMG sector

2017-09-28 00:00:00

The readymade garment (RMG) industry is the leading sector in Bangladesh in terms of foreign exchange earnings. It accounts for 80 per cent of total...

Encouraging investment thru' economic zones for rapid economic growth

2017-09-28 00:00:00

Investment is the prime vehicle for a country's overall development and progress, especially in the developing countries like Bangladesh. The contribution of Foreign Direct Investment...

Policy support in powering accessories sector ahead

2017-09-28 00:00:00

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...

Technology, trade, climate: Orientation in disruptive times

2017-09-28 00:00:00

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...

Sustaining RMG industry growth

2017-08-29 12:00:00

The RMG industry has been at the helm of Bangladesh exports for over the years and a significant contributor to GDP. This industry has, till...

Opportunity coming Kenya's way in global garments trade

2017-08-29 12:00:00

Kenya is rapidly becoming one of the biggest players in the world's textile manufacturing industry, and is tipped to be one of the next centres...

Affordable health insurance scheme for RMG workers in Bangladesh

2017-08-29 12:00:00

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation piloted an inclusive business project in the readymade garment (RMG) industries of Bangladesh with funding support from The Embassy of the...

Facing up to reality

2017-08-29 12:00:00

Someone has to tell the truth.The RMG sector faces difficulties that have been growing steadily and have reached crisis levels. These difficulties must be faced...

Water security is prerequisite to economic growth, sustainable dev

2017-08-29 12:00:00

Many of us may not be aware of the fact that the World Water Day is an annual event observed on March 22 as a...

Avoid becoming a boss from hell—don't micromanage!

2017-08-29 12:00:00

One of the common reasons why someone is being labelled by his/her staff members as a "boss from hell", quite not surprisingly, is micromanagement. Other...

Traditional physical security system and beyond for Bangladesh's garment & textile industry

2017-08-29 12:00:00

Bangladesh has set an export target of USD 50 billion by 2021 for the readymade garment (RMG) sector. The target appears slightly ambitious and sceptical...

Room remains for honing RMG knowhow

2017-08-29 12:00:00

Though Bangladesh is the second largest exporter of apparel items, most of the work orders still come through agents, including buying houses and other third...

How serious is it for Bangladesh's RMG export?

2017-08-29 12:00:00

Export of 'Made in Bangladesh'-tagged garment items to the European Union (EU) or its duty-free access under a relaxed rule of origin unilaterally given by...