RMG

Why our industrial future depends on women

The July uprising of 2024 paved the way for reimagining Bangladesh’s economic future.
9 May 2025, 08:53 AM

It’s time Bangladesh built its own global apparel brand

Why can’t Bangladesh have its own global apparel brand?
18 March 2025, 19:00 PM

Utilising AI in Bangladesh’s RMG sector

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers immense potential to transform Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector
27 January 2025, 07:00 AM

Bangladesh's RMG exports to US fall in Jan-Nov

Competitive market pressures, fluctuations in raw material prices responsible for the decline 
11 January 2025, 06:41 AM

Proper audits can ensure social compliance in the RMG industry

Explore social compliance audits in Bangladesh’s RMG sector and their impact on workers.
28 December 2024, 06:00 AM

Charting a path ahead for the RMG sector

Bangladesh has emerged as an economic success story, primarily through its booming ready-made garments (RMG) sector.
26 December 2024, 05:00 AM

How our RMG sector can thrive in 2025

Beximco's problems are evidence of a number of ongoing problems in the garment industry.
23 December 2024, 06:09 AM

Garment exports to US decline   

The USA's overall apparel imports from the world also fell by 0.33 percent to $67.04 billion during the January-October period, the data showed. China ranked first in apparel shipments to the USA, with Vietnam in second place
8 December 2024, 11:51 AM

The barriers to unionisation in the garment industry

Bangladesh has a class problem which deters from effective conversations about the many barriers to operational unionisation in the garment industry.
16 November 2024, 03:00 AM

Funding decarbonisation in RMG sector requires smart policies

The challenges are multifaceted, from a heavy reliance on fossil fuels to inefficiencies within factory operations.
11 November 2024, 06:00 AM

Labour unrest caused $400m loss in garment industry: BGMEA

Work orders from international brands returning as normalcy returns
19 October 2024, 07:19 AM

How our RMG industry empowered women

The RMG industry has provided lakhs of women, with their first formal employment opportunities.
15 July 2024, 06:00 AM

Bangladesh on the renewable energy race track

A country’s energy mix may even one day override all other issues given the climate crisis we face.
1 July 2024, 06:00 AM

Govt sets $110 billion export earnings for FY27 

The government has set a target to export goods and services worth $110 billion in the fiscal year of 2026-27, which is double the earnings recorded in the last financial year
15 May 2024, 09:51 AM

Will corporations finally be held accountable?

EU’s new law on corporate responsibility a step in the right direction
25 April 2024, 12:02 PM

We need to know more about Shein’s $9 jeans

First, is any of this even ethical? Second, how is Shein retailing clothing so cheaply?
22 April 2024, 04:00 AM

Time for fashion brands, retailers to rethink green strategies

Over the past two or three years, we have seen a huge backlash against sustainability marketing in the West.
8 April 2024, 04:00 AM

RMG export to US down 19% in January-February

Garment exports to the US declined 19.24% to $1.18 billion in January and February
6 April 2024, 06:37 AM

Exports rise 10% to $5.1 billion in March

Despite the 10 percent growth in March, shipment is still 0.88 percent short of the monthly target at $5.14 billion
2 April 2024, 09:46 AM

Buyers admire green effort, but don’t pay for it

Despite garment exporters transforming their factories, international buyers are not paying a premium for the products they source from the eco-friendly factories
29 March 2024, 18:00 PM