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Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: AWAJ Foundation’s Report: The Workers’ Voice Report 2016 recommends that only through sufficient inspection and legal capacities decent wage for RMG workers can be enforced in Bangladesh. Heimtextil Frankfurt Fair 2017: Twenty-three Bangladeshi ...

গার্মেন্টস শ্রমিকদের দাবিগুলোও বিবেচনায় নেওয়া দরকারএসএম আলমগীর: নতুন মজুরি বোর্ড গঠনসহ বেশ কিছু দাবি তুলে প্রায় দু’সপ্তাহ আন্দোলনের পর গতকাল কাজে যোগদান করেছে আশুলিয়া এলাকার গার্মেন্টস শ্রমিকরা।

Some news highlights relevant to RMG sector: 541 RMG Workers Suspended: On Monday all the 59 RMG factories reopened in Ashulia followed by the labour protest on wage hike. Out of 541 suspended workers most were from Ha-Meem Group, Sharmin Group, Setara Group and Windy Apparels Limited.

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: Garment Sramik Front: The secretary of Sramik Front demanded minimum salary increase to Tk 15,000 from 5,300 per month. He is being supported by RMG workers’ leaders of Savar, Ashulia and Dhamrai. Journalist Accused of Inaccurate Reporting: ...

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: • 60 RMG Factories Still Closed: Due to the demand for salary hike and possible chaos, 60 RMG factories in Ashulia are still closed for past 11 days. Nazma Akter, president of Sammilito Garments Sramik Federation, a rights group, urged the factory owners to reopen. • Power Plant in Khulna: At the weekly meeting ...

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 ...