RMG

RMG workers at a factory. File Photo: TBS
Industry

90-day pause of US tariff brings relief for RMG owners

Chaity Group Managing Director Md Abul Kalam said, this suspension is a good news for Bangladesh and rest of the world

Founder of Korean EPZ Kiak Sung speaks at Investment Summit on 10 April 2025. Photo: TBS
RMG

Bangladesh eyes top spot in global apparel exports: Korean EPZ founder at Investment Summit

BKMEA leaders after submission of nomination papers for the upcoming election on 10 May 2025. Photo: TBS
RMG

BKMEA election: 39 candidates submit nomination papers under one panel

An individual throwing brick chips at joint forces members during a clash on 9 April 2025. Photo: TBS
RMG

Clash between RMG workers, joint forces leaves 40 injured in Rupganj

Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, executive chairman of BIDA and Heng Zeli, chairman, Handa (Dhaka) Textile Co. Ltd, signed a MoU on behalf of their respective sides at a hotel in the capital on 9 April 2025. Photo: BSS
Industry

Chinese Handa Industries Limited to invest $150m

TNZ factory workers protest in Gazipur on 7 April. Photo: UNB
RMG

RMG workers demonstrate demanding payment of dues, Eid bonus in Gazipur

There is a chance that buyers will consider this increased tariff while negotiating prices with the Bangladeshi apparel manufacturers. Photo: TBS
RMG

US tariff: 2 garment workers' unions announce protest

Kihak Sung, chairman of Youngone Corporation and a pioneer in Bangladesh's readymade garments (RMG) and textile sectors, . Photo: UNB
Industry

Youngone chief urges foreign investors to choose Bangladesh, lauds interim govt's efforts

Workers of two readymade garment factories owned by Pride Group during a demonstration on 7 April 2025. Photo: TBS
RMG

RMG workers Savar demo ends as Pride Group factories agree to clear dues following layoffs

There is a chance that buyers will consider this increased tariff while negotiating prices with the Bangladeshi apparel manufacturers. Photo: TBS
Thoughts

How Bangladesh’s apparel industry can navigate the US tariff shock

Women worldwide are overrepresented in insecure, low-wage jobs, dominating essential yet underpaid sectors like garment manufacturing, domestic labor, retail, and caregiving.
RMG

Trump's tariffs: Some US buyers ask to hold apparel shipments from Bangladesh

MA Jabbar, managing director at DBL Group. TBS Sketch
Thoughts

Bangladesh must rethink import tariffs

Garment workers of TNZ Group continue demonstration in front of Shrom Bhaban in Dhaka on Saturday, 29 March 2025. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
RMG

TNZ workers reject Tk3cr payment offer before Eid, vow to continue protests