RMG workers stage demo blocking Dhaka, M’sing highway

The workers of a garment factory staged a demonstration on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding resignation of an official of a garment factory in Konabari of Gazipur on Saturday. The workers of Silikon Swing Ltd at Membar Bari under Joydebpur Police Station took to the highway demanding resignation of HR official Lovelyof the

RMG workers block road in Gazipur

Workers from five garment factories in Gazipur's Kaliakair upazila on Wednesday blocked the highway for the third consecutive day, demanding a minimum basic salary of Tk 23,000. They started their protest march around 11:30 am on Wednesday. The garment workers staged a protest march and blocked the Dhaka-Tangail highway several times in

BGMEA to establish clinics for RMG workers

BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said ensuring workers' health and well-being is an imperative to ensure sustainable development of the RMG industry, a press release said on Monday. He came up with observations while addressing a workshop and award-giving ceremony held in the Radisson Blu in Dhaka on 25 June.. Under the Employment

Tk 24,000 demanded as minimum wage for RMG workers

Garments Sramik Front on Friday staged demonstration in the city, demanding Tk 20,000 as national minimum wage and Tk 24,000 as lowest monthly wage for the garment workers following high cost of living due to price hike of essentials.  The labour rights body, in the programme arranged in front of the

Guardian Life offers policy for RMG workers through bKash

In a bid to bring readymade garment workers under insurance coverage, Guardian Life Insurance has launched specialized insurance policy schemes with health, savings and life coverage facilities through bKash, said a press release. From now, RMG workers can easily avail two Guardian Life insurance schemes – ‘Guardian Astha’ and ‘Guardian Bondhu’

Digital Hospital to offer quality healthcare to 1m RMG workers

Digital Hospital, an innovative digital healthcare provider based in Bangladesh, has recently signed  anagreement with BGMEA to offer digital healthcare services to 1 lakh RMG workers initially. It will gradually bring all RMG workers of the country under the umbrella of quality healthcare services. Faruque Hassan, President of BGMEA, and Md.

SCB launches pre-shipment finance programm for RMG workers

Standard Chartered Bank has disbursed USD Denominated Pre-Shipment Loans, to support the Ready-Made Garments industry face the challenges imposed by COVID-19, said a press release. The unique COVID-19 response finance programme was designed through consultation with renowned buyers, enabling enhanced liquidity support for clients in a challenging environment. The Bank’s clients can

KiK helps BGMEA to vaccinate RMG workers

Renowned German brand KiK has donated to purchase COVID-19 vaccines for garment workers in Bangladesh. The donation was made through BGMEA which will be forwarded to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Bangladesh as the government is responsible for procuring and administration of the vaccines, said a

RMG workers can now pay at ‘Sulov Bazaar’ through bKash

Workers of Pandora Sweaters Ltd., a concern of Renaissance Group who receive salary through bKash, can now purchase daily necessities at affordable price from ‘Sulov Bazaar’ located at the factory premises, said a press release. In addition to purchasing products through bKash payment, they can also enjoy a 5% cash back