The Bangladesh Institute of Labor Studies (BILS) has called on labor organizations to play a greater role in greening the ready-made garment (RMG) sector, stressing the importance of a healthier work environment and climate resilience.
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The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza) plans to begin allocating industrial plots at the under-construction Patuakhali Export Processing Zone (EPZ) from the first quarter of 2026, even before the project’s full completion.
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Afghan delegation expresses iA delegation from Afghanistan, led by Wayers, Head of the Trade Economic Division, visited the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) in Dhaka to explore opportunities for enhancing bilateral trade relations. The delegation was received by Mohammad Hatem, President of BKMEA, at the association’s headquarters.nterest in sourcing apparel from Bangladesh
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Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the United States experienced a robust increase of 21.66% in the first seven months of 2025, reinforcing its status as a rapidly expanding supplier to the world’s largest clothing market.
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BEF warns of potential chaos and investor confidence erosion over proposed labour law reforms
The organisation also pointed out challenges such as inadequate institutional resources, a weak labour inspection system, and ineffective dispute resolution mechanisms that need urgent attention to ensure successful law enforcement.
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The changes, currently under consideration, would allow a trade union to be established with just 20 workers, replacing the existing requirement of 20% of a factory's workforce.
