News Flash

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: At Indo-Bangladesh Multi Sectoral Cooperation International Conference the Indian Textile Minister Smriti Irani emphasized that both the countries can cooperate on jute industry and fabric sector on issues on standards and non-tariff barriers.

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: BKMEA and BGMEA participates in conference in Cambodia. The focus of the first-ever Bangladesh Trade and Investment Conference was jointly organised by Ministry of Commerce of the Kingdom of Cambodia and Bangladesh Embassy in Bangkok. A total of Rs 80 million transacted at the 3rd Nepal – Bangladesh Trade Expo in Kathmandu ...

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: Indian Muslim Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IMCCI) showed interest to providing support to issue Halal certification for Bangladeshi RMG exports to India at Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) event.

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: An export-oriented RMG company, Liberty Fashion’s Chairman and Managing Director, Mozammel Huq demanded at a press conference resumption of the factory operations following an “arbitrary report on workplace safety” by Medway Consultancy Services (MCS).

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: Bangladesh Bank’s quarterly review on RMG sector stated that Bangladesh has reached ‘optimal level’ of local value addition in RMG industry.

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: Next, the largest clothing retailer by sales in UK, slashed it purchase from Bangladesh to only $ 180 million of RMG items though it had initially planned to buy $ 260 million worth in 2016.

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) currently does not keep data on RMG accessories export noted Mr Abdul Kader Khan, President of Bangladesh Garments Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGAPMEA) at the inauguration of Garmentech, a sourcing trade show.

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: A 77 per cent increase in basic wage of RMG workers and commitment of GoB to work with 2030 Water Resources Group (WRG) for achieving better efficiency and compliance in apparels sector in Bangladesh, emphasized Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: Twenty RMG retailers write to GoB to form new wage board, adopt regular review procedure and address the cause of the Ashulia unrest through social dialogue. Among the signatories were H&M, C&A, Esprit, GAP, Next, VF Corporation, Primark, Inditex and Li & Fung.

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: Messe Frankfurt SP Bangladesh announced over two thousands exhibitors showcased home and contract textile at the Heimtextil fair in Frankfurt and a total of eleven Bangladeshi companies participated in the fair. Mr Manfred Junkert, deputy general...