Tag Archives: BGMEA

Published in the Daily Star on 27, May 2017 Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)  sought additional five percent cash incentive on apparel export for the next two years. BGMEA President M Siddiqur Rahman placed the demand of the ...

Published in the New Age on 22, May 2017 Country’s export oriented RMG factory owners are likely to get exemption from paying premium for group insurance for workers as the labour ministry and sector leaders have agreed in principle to ...

Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry is facing new challenges. While owners have to make a huge investment for remediation and other compliance issues, their competitors are trying to increase their international apparel market share by technological up-gradation and market diversification. Although ...

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: BGMEA proposes a single inspection agency rather than present Accord, Alliance and the National Initiative. BGMEA also wants to remove ‘legally binding’ terminology from Accord and Alliance agreements.

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: BGMEA at press conference cited that it is unlawful to display photos of terminated or suspended RMG workers and therefore the photos should be taken down from factory walls. In response to government’s Monetary Policy, FBCCI demands stricter position on loan defaulters and proper guidance on non-performing loans (NPLs).

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: Garment Factories in Ashulia Reopen: The BGMEA president announced the factories would reopen in Ashulia in a press conference on Sunday after receiving written requests from 30 workers’ associations.

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: Commerce Minister on RMG Unrest: Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed observed that there has been several salary hikes in recent times and RMG workers in Ashulia started the demonstration without any prior attempt to discuss the issue with the employers. He also noted the government is in support of BGMEA which declared not to give any salary hike this time.

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...