RMG exporters find stimulus package terms unrealistic
November 26, 2009
The garment exporters, after the government announced the Tk 1,000 crore stimulus package for them, on Wednesday said they found the sum very small and complained that unrealistic conditions had been attached to the package.
Export sectors get Tk 10b extra stimulus package
November 26, 2009
The government announced Wednesday the second stimulus package worth Tk 10 billion for helping the export-oriented enterprises, including textile and readymade garment (RMG) face the global meltdown.
RMG exporters see stimulus package meagre, unrealistic
November 26, 2009
With the government announced Tk 10 billion stimulus package for the apparel sector Wednesday, the country’s ready-made garment (RMG) exporters said they found it meagre while unrealistic conditions are tagged with it.
138 RMG units run unrest risk
November 25, 2009
Police and intelligence agencies suspect unrest may arise in 138 garment factories in Dhaka and its outskirts over non-payment of salaries and bonuses before Eid-ul-Azha. Read more
Export sector gets Tk 1,000cr stimulus package
November 25, 2009
The government on Wednesday announced a stimulus package of over Tk 1,000 crore for the country’s export sector. Read more
The neglect of the RMG industry
November 25, 2009
THE government seems to be treating the key RMG industry shabbily. There is little concern in the corridors of power about the problems facing the sector.
Workers’ discontent brews in RMG units over Eid perks
November 25, 2009
The police have stepped up security in the country’s industrial belts and vigilance on trade unionists to prevent workers unrest before Eid over arrears, wages and festival bonuses.
Garment workers formed a human chain in the city Friday demanding salary and bonus ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
November 21, 2009
Demand for labour rising in export-oriented sectors
November 21, 2009
Demand for labour is growing in export-oriented sectors as the production for export items has been rising in the country.
RMG sector condoles Neil Kearney’s death
November 21, 2009
Leaders of Bangladesh garments sector were shocked at the news of sudden death of Neil Kearney, general secretary of Belgium-based International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers’ Federation (ITGLWF).