Bangladesh outshines India in RMG exports
August 18, 2010
Bangladesh and Vietnam proved stronger resilience in textile exports than India in the face of slowing demand, a study shows.
India’s textile and apparel exports to the US market shrank by over 10 percent in 2009 calendar year, much more than exports from Bangladesh, China, Vietnam and Indonesia, according to the study by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
Nassa Garments closed down over labour unrest
August 10, 2010
The owners Wednesday closed a garment factory indefinitely in Dhaka in the wake of labour unrest, police said.
Business heroes honoured
April 21, 2010
An award is not just a trophy. It means recognition of innovations, an inspiration that will make some local businesses confident to compete with global giants. So said the winners of Bangladesh Business Awards 2009, given by The Daily Star and DHL Express yesterday. Read more
RMG makers seek govt steps to pass duty-free bill in US Congress
April 14, 2010
Bangladesh garment makers on Tuesday requested the foreign ministry for taking initiatives to pass much expected New Partnership Trade Development Act in the US Congress to get duty free access. Read more
Students find fashion and used clothes are a fine line
April 13, 2010
FIRST-YEAR fashion management students at Robert Gordon University proved that shabby is the new chic at the launch of their first exhibition last night.
Bangladesh IT industry going global
April 13, 2010
The information technology industry in Bangladesh has gradually come of age and today accounts for more than Taka 25 billion or USD350 million in annual revenues.
It is still a tiny blip compared to a GDP nearing USD100 billion but it’s a noticeable blip that is growing markedly every year.
RMG units without fire safety warned
April 7, 2010
The government yesterday warned garment industry owners of stern actions if their factories lack fire safety compliance. Read more
Foreign apparel makers plan relocation to Bangladesh
April 3, 2010
BATEXPO ends amid warm response from buyers.
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A woman picks clothes on display at the 20th BATEXPO-2009, organised by Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association in Dhaka. The three-day fair that pulled in warm responses from international buyers ended yesterday.Photo: Anisur Rahman
Rock & Republic files for bankruptcy protection
April 2, 2010
The Culver City designer of pricey denim and other apparel says reorganization will ‘alleviate balance sheet burdens.’ Read more
Asda’s Bangladesh workers to go on webcam
April 2, 2010
Asda wants shoppers to be able to see conditions in their factories. Photograph: Barry Batchelor/PA
Britain’s second biggest supermarket has put webcams into its foreign clothing factories in an effort to reassure customers that its standards and working conditions are up to scratch.
Asda is installing the cameras in two factories in Bangladesh where clothing is made for its George range so that customers can view what is happening at asda.com/yourasda.