2 garment factories inside Narayanganj EPZ were vandalised yesterday as workers allegedly did not join the "March for Gaza" protest
They also suggested increasing US content in manufactured goods to 20% to qualify for reduced tariff rates
The founder of Korean EPZ praises the steps taken by the chief adviser
Hundreds of workers joined the rally, which began at 4:00pm, demanding payment of overdue wages, accrued leave benefits, and Eid bonuses
“Bangladesh’s export sector has demonstrated a commendable performance,” said the EPB
Anwar Hossain, an administrator of the BGMEA, chaired the discussion
Advocate Mahbubur Rahman Ismail, president of the Bangladesh Textile-Garments Sramik Federation, who was present at the demonstration, said more than 1,000 workers blocked the ways of the labour secretary at Sromo Bhaban (headquarters of the Department of Labour) for an hour, beginning from around 5pm.
Workers from two companies in the Chattogram Export Processing Zone staged separate protests today demanding salaries and Eid bonuses
Ring Shine Textiles reported a decline in its financial performance for the October–December quarter of 2024, as the company's losses deepened year-on-year.
The workers placed a 13-point demand
The government is considering charging industrial unit owners for water usage and will categorise industries based on water consumption while offering incentives for recycling initiatives, said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday.
Long tailbacks on both sides of the highway
Garment shipment to the US increased by 0.75% to $7.34 billion
The country shipped $4.43 billion worth of merchandise in January
Cyclo vs. Cyclon: A one-letter dispute sparks global confusion
Four associations, including BGMEA, sent joint letter to the power adviser
The five-day show, Ambiente 2025, will begin on February 7
In the 11 months, Bangladesh shipped garments worth $18.15 billion, second highest after China
