RMG

It’s time Bangladesh built its own global apparel brand

Why can’t Bangladesh have its own global apparel brand?

Utilising AI in Bangladesh’s RMG sector

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers immense potential to transform Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector

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

Competitive market pressures, fluctuations in raw material prices responsible for the decline 

Proper audits can ensure social compliance in the RMG industry

Explore social compliance audits in Bangladesh’s RMG sector and their impact on workers.

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.

How our RMG sector can thrive in 2025

Beximco's problems are evidence of a number of ongoing problems in the garment industry.

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

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.

Funding decarbonisation in RMG sector requires smart policies

The challenges are multifaceted, from a heavy reliance on fossil fuels to inefficiencies within factory operations.

October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023

A Tale of Growth and Rejuvenation

From humble beginnings to a business behemoth

October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023

Unravelling the Journey of Abdullah Hil Rakib: Insights on Leadership, Sustainability, and the Future of Business

In a candid conversation with Abdullah Hil Rakib, the Managing Director of Team Group and Director of BGMEA, we delved deep into the intricacies of his journey, the ethos of the organisation, and his vision for the future.

October 9, 2023
October 9, 2023

India's Bihar seeks Bangladeshi investment in garments

Top Bihar govt officials visit BGMEA office

September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023

Semiconductors can be the new RMG

Bangladesh's endeavour to become a knowledge-based economy has already gained significant momentum.

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

A milestone towards a sustainable future

Congratulations and a big round of applause are due to Bangladesh’s apparel makers for bringing glory to the nation by reaching a new milestone of having 200 globally certified green factories.

August 5, 2023
August 5, 2023

The minimum wage question: Owner's profit versus worker's survival

The debate over wage increase has risen at a time when the majority of people in the country are suffering due to skyrocketing commodity prices

July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023

Let not Rana Plaza fade from public memory

The absence of official commemorations and limited reference of Rana Plaza in national policy documents raise concerns about the commitment to bring about structural changes in our RMG industry.

July 16, 2023
July 16, 2023

Automation’s role in RMG production remains uncertain

There is no doubt that automation can be both a threat and an opportunity for our garment industry and its workers, depending on how it is implemented and managed.

July 5, 2023
July 5, 2023

Non-traditional products that are driving exports alongside RMG

Apart from garment items, some non-traditional products played a vital role in gaining export earnings for Bangladesh even amid the global economic slowdown in the previous fiscal year.

June 26, 2023
June 26, 2023

BGMEA again seeks extension of EU GSP

The garment makers' platform sits with EU ambassador today