Due to congestion caused by the blockade, officials have advised pedestrians and commuters to use alternative routes. Gulshan traffic police said vehicles can travel between Uttara and Mohakhali using the elevated expressway. Additionally, commuters heading towards Tejgaon from Uttara, Gulshan and Banani have been advised to use the Mohakhali flyover. From Kakoli intersection, travelers can […]
The holy Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated in Bangladesh on Monday, June 17. Before Eid, Friday-Saturday is a weekly holiday and Sunday is closed for Eid, there are three consecutive holidays on June 14, 15 and 16. Banks will remain closed during this period. However, Bangladesh Bank (BB) said in a notification that banks have been […]
The report described the death of Shahidul Islam, president of the Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation (BGIWF) in the Ghazipur district committee, as an example of repression. In June 2023, he was murdered while trying to secure unpaid wages for workers. That same year, at least four garment workers have died during protests around […]
“However, it is a matter of deep concern that we once again need the release of all those arrested during the minimum wage protests, the dropping of all criminal charges against those arrested, the removal of any threat of arrest for thousands of people You must repeat your call to finish. Future harassment of workers […]
Later, election board leader and former president of Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) Jahangir Alamein announced the results at midnight. Samilito Parishad leader SM Mannan Kochi won a landslide victory with a maximum of 1,510 votes, securing the presidency and leading his panel to victory.
Exporters say the global economy is going through stress due to the coronavirus pandemic, followed by the Russia-Ukraine war and the Hamas-Israel war. Demand for various products including readymade garments has decreased. In these difficult times, the size of the Export Development Fund (EDF) was reduced last year. The cost of business is continuously increasing. […]
The International Business Forum of Bangladesh (IBFB) organized the roundtable, which was attended by Charles Whiteley, EU Ambassador and Head of Delegation to Bangladesh, as the chief guest. The meeting was presided over by IBFB President Humayun Rashid. EU Deputy Chief of Mission, Bernd Spanier delivered the keynote address, while Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters […]
China remains the top apparel exporter to the US market. In 11 months of last year, China’s textile exports declined by 25.85 percent to $15.22 billion. Vietnam, the second top exporter, exported textiles worth $13.18 billion, a decline of 22.68 percent. Bangladesh is the third top exporter in this market, with a market share of […]
Before the initial proposal, leaders of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) held a meeting where the ordinary members expressed their ability to pay minimum wage of Taka 12,000. There would have been a different scenario if the apex body of apparel exporters had proposed the same figure during initial talks with workers. However, […]
While various countries, especially Western countries, were urging free and fair elections, there has been a notable change in their statements. Asked if this suggested any compromise, Abdul Momen clarified, “We did not feel any pressure. The issue of pressure is raised by the media. We are committed to free, fair and conflict-free elections. Nothing […]
Somewhat echoing the voice of factory owners on labor rights issues, Amirul Haq, president of labor coalition body Industrial Bangladesh Council (IBC), said there have been several talks on restrictions recently. “However, we want to make it clear that the country is not in such a bad position to face sanctions. Labor standards have improved […]