BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has briefed the visiting European Parliament's delegation members about the current situation of Bangladesh's RMG industry, including its strides in the areas of workplace safety, environmental sustainability and workers' rights and welfare. He also apprised them about the sustainable strategic vision of BGMEA unveiled recently with an
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Nagad, Swisscontact team up to enhance financial inclusion of RMG workers
Mobile financial service Nagad and Switzerland's Zurich-based non-profit organisation Swisscontact recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance the financial inclusion of apparel workers through a digital platform. The initiative, a part of "Sarathi - Improving Financial Health," aims to introduce ready-made garment (RMG) workers to the easily-accessible services of
BGMEA seeks govt support to realize RMG’s sustainable development vision
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has sought the support of the government in realizing the RMG industry’s vision of sustainable development and growth. He made the call during his meeting with Dr. Shamsul Alam, State Minister of Bangladesh, on July 7, 2022 at the Planning Ministry. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan apprised the
BGMEA urges NBR to fix problems faced by RMG sector
Leaders of BGMEA have urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to address customs, bond and tax related issues to ease business procedures for the RMG industry, a press release said Wednesday. The delegation of BGMEA headed by President Faruque Hassan made the call during their meeting with Sams Uddin Ahmed,
RMG workers stage demo for wages, Eid bonus
The garment workers on Friday staged a demonstration in the city demanding the immediate payment of the salary of June along with Eid bonus. Garment Sramik Karmachari Oikya Parishad (GSKOP), an alliance of 20 worker associations, arranged the demonstration in front of the National Press Club. Addressing the function, the leaders of
BGMEA, PwC sign deal to study RMG sector roadmap
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has signed an agreement with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to conduct a study on Bangladesh’s RMG sector roadmap to recovery, a press release said Wednesday. The objective of the study is to develop a strategic roadmap and an action plan for the industry covering thematic
ILO launches employment injury scheme for RMG workers
Workers in the export-oriented ready-made garment (RMG) sector are set to get enhanced social security through income protection following the launch of a new International Labour Organization (ILO) initiative in collaboration with the Netherlands and Germany (GIZ), a press release said Wednesday. The ILO in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour
Coats delegation meets BGMEA president
A delegation of Coats, a leading industrial thread company in the world, paid a courtesy call on BGMEA President Faruque Hassan at BGMEA’s PR office in Gulshan on Wednesday, a press release said. The delegation included Bill Watson, Managing Director of Coats China Cluster, Mohammad Al Kashem, Managing Director, Coats Bangladesh,
Padma Bridge set to raise trade via Benapole port
Export and import trading through the Benapole land port will gain pace once the long-awaited Padma Bridge is inaugurated. Goods will travel from the port to the capital Dhaka within a very short time, which will decrease the prices of almost every item, said Shamsur Rahman, President of Benapole C and
RMG team meets senior ILO officials in Geneva
A delegation comprising leaders of apparel industry associations in Bangladesh held a meeting with André Picard, Chief Technical Adviser and Head, Actuarial Services Unit, and Anne-Marie La Rosa of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland on May 31. The delegation included President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association