Factories

An employee works on the electric vehicle (EV) production line at the Zeekr factory in Cixi, Zhejiang province, China 19 March 2025. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Factories around the world brace for Trump tariffs

Asia's factory activity mostly weakened in March as the impending tariffs, plus weak global demand, hurt business sentiment

Logo of Beximco Group. Photo: Collected
Economy

Govt plans jobs for laid-off workers of 16 Beximco factories

Keya Group announces permanent closure of 4 factories in Gazipur from 1 May
RMG

Keya Group announces permanent closure of 4 factories in Gazipur from 1 May

According to the notices of the closed factories, workers were involved in disruptive activities such as threats, fighting, and creating chaos, which were deemed illegal under the Bangladesh Labour Act. Photo: TBS
RMG

30 RMG factories closed in Gazipur, 239 workers laid off

Workers protest in front of an RMG factory in Ashulia on 30 September 2024. Photo: TBS
RMG

Workers protest by blocking highway in Ashulia

Infographics: TBS
Industry

RMG owners accept all 18 demands of workers, factories to operate normally from today 

RMG factory closed amid workers unrest on 24 September 2024. Photo: Collected
RMG

55 factories in Ashulia still remain closed

Representational image. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Bangladesh

Most factories in Ashulia reopen amid tightened security

Infographics: TBS
RMG

Ctg RMG factories reopen amid fears; port still affected

Photo: TBS
RMG

RMG factories mostly back in production, except for a few

Representational Image. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

At least 4 factories set on fire in Ashulia

File Photo: Mumit M/TBS
RMG

Apparel industry resumes production in full swing

Govt finds 2.18 lakh factories, establishments in unregistered
Bangladesh

Govt finds 2.18 lakh factories, establishments in unregistered