RMG industry

RMG industry

Ashna Huq, director at Incredible Fashions Ltd (IFL). Sketch: TBS

Better water management delivers efficiency, worker welfare and brand confidence

The rainwater harvesting initiative has improved water efficiency within the factory by reducing our reliance on groundwater and optimising how water is used for non-potable purposes

Representational image. File Photo: TBS

Unionised RMG workers earn 10% higher wages: BIDS study

Syed Sultan Uddin Ahmed, chairperson of Bangladesh Labour Reform Commission, addresses a a dialogue in Dhaka on 18 September 2025. Photo: Courtesy

10 years of Ethical Trading Initiative: RMG leaders urge 'institutionalisation' of social dialogue in sector

The country's apparel export earnings were more than 2% lower in September compared to that year-on-year. It exported $485 million in September last year. Photo: Mumit M/TBS

2 new factories receive LEED platinum certification

Speakers raise the alarm on 37% US tariff while addressing a programme in the capital's Uttara on 19 April, 2025. Photo: Courtesy

Apparel exporters warn of $250m monthly hit if US tariff not fully withdrawn

Photo: Courtesy

Pran-RFL to produce solar power for RMG industry

Infograph: TBS

RMG exporters struggle as rise in 'open costing' by buyers cuts profits

Apparel exports grew by 12% in Jul-Jan of FY25

Apparel exports grew by 12% in Jul-Jan of FY25

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Imported yarn costs cheaper. Really?

Adviser Brigadier General (Retired) M Sakhawat Hossain. File Photo: Collected

A neighbouring country spreading propaganda against country's RMG industry: Adviser Sakhawat

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RMG workers of 3 Ashulia factories leave work demanding 15% annual increment, Tk25,000 minimum wage

Making jeans in Dhaka, March 29, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain

Extreme heat puts garment factory workers at risk: study

Photo: TBS

All-out efforts stressed to overcome RMG industry’s challenges