Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: Apparels Among Thrust Sectors: Joseph DiVanna, managing director of Maris Strategies, UK identified apparels among 32 sectors "the next billion dollar opportunities in Bangladesh" on his keynote presentation in a daylong conference -- new economic thinking: Bangladesh 2030 and beyond -- organised by Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: BGMEA Press Conference: On Tuesday, BGMEA President Siddiqur Rahman at a press conference announced that owners of 55 garment units in Ashulia closed down their units for an indefinite period to prevent any agitation as per provision of Bangladeshi labour law “no work, no pay.” Fair Wear Foundation Holds Discussion...

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: Roundtable Organised by CEBAI: Every year Bangladesh is paying USD 5 billion worth to about 20,000 expats in RMG sector due to shortage of skilled and technical manpower. This was discussed at a roundtable organised by the Centre of Excellence for Bangladesh Apparel Industry (CEBAI). The 6th HSBC Export Excellence Awards ...

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: Clifton’s Unhappy Trade Union: Workers from Clifton Deluxe Fashions Ltd blocked Baizid Bostami Road, Chittagong for an hour in the evening on Sunday, demanding that their factory's trade union election be held. This is a repeat situation as in 2007 and 2015. Savar RMG Workers for Minimum Wage ...

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Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: GSP Plus Discussion with EU: Bangladesh is negotiating with EU on GSP Plus facilities. Yet there has been no discussion on Bangladesh’s strategy to graduate. The Executive Director of CPD Professor Mustafizur Rahman emphasized that Bangladesh needs to weigh in whether it would declare change of status before 2027 at the launching of UNCTAD’s Least Development Countries Report 2016.

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: Alliance Suspends 6 Factories in December: Link Wear, Haesong Sweater, HDF Textiles, Evergreen Products, Opex Designers, and Opex Ready Wears were suspended from the Alliance compliant factory list because of their lack of progress in one or more Alliance programs, thereby failing to make progress in ensuring a safe working environment. Read more: http://www.bangladeshworkersafety.org/factory/suspended-factories