Tag Archives: European Union

Since 1992, Elselema has been producing all types of clothing, with a particular focus on uniforms, outdoor wear, as well as casuals and knitted products for men, women and children.

Despite being core driving force behind the RMG industry’s success, female RMG workers continues to face various problems including most of them experiencing verbal, mental, physical and sexual harassment from employers and colleagues.

The expert committee of the International Labour Organisation in its observation urged the government to ensure that the Bangladesh Labour Act and the Bangladesh Labour Rules meet ILO Conventions.

Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), the apex trade body to represent solely the knitwear industry of Bangladesh, urged the European Union (EU) to extend Generalised System of Preferences (GSP), a trade privilege, for the next 12 years.

Bangladesh should negotiate in the upcoming 11th WTO ministerial conference in Buenos Aires keeping in mind its graduation from the least developed country group to a developing country, a leading trade analyst said yesterday.

Law Minister Annisul Huq yesterday said the Labour Act and Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) Act will be amended considering the recommendations made by the European Union and interest of the country, reports UNB.