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Soaring wage prompt Chinese apparel makers turn to Vietnam

China exports about $169 billion worth of clothing annually. It used to be the unrivaled textile king of Asia. But…

7 years ago

Handloom weavers strive due to inadequate wages and lack of funds

Bangladesh handloom industry, a major source of earning for many rural people, is facing tough time. The handloom weavers are…

9 years ago

Textile industry wants timely review of minimum wage than sudden raise

The Textile and clothing sector has around eight schedule employment (under the Minimum Wages Act) such as cotton ginning, pressing…

9 years ago

Bangladesh garment makers agree to raise worker wage to US$73 pm

After days of labour unrest that forced the closure of hundreds of factories in Bangladesh, the garment manufacturers have agreed…

10 years ago

Researchers explore mushroom fibers as sustainable alternative

Researchers are exploring mushroom roots, mycelium, as a sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers in various products, including clothing and car…

2 weeks ago

US Department of Labor recovers over $1 million for garment workers

The US Department of Labor has recovered over 1 million dollars in back wages and damages for 165 garment workers…

4 months ago

Bangladesh garment workers stage protests seeking unpaid dues

In the Belashahar area of Chandina upazila in Cumilla, a group of garment workers took to the streets, blocking the…

4 months ago

U.S. Representatives advocate for labor rights for Bangladeshi garment workers

A group of U.S. representatives has written to the American Apparel and Footwear Associatio in support of Bangladeshi garment workers'…

5 months ago

BGMEA President and H&M Group forge sustainable partnership for Bangladesh garment industry

The President of BGMEA held a meeting with H&M Group to focus on establishing a lasting partnership, expanding H&M's sustainable…

5 months ago

Amnesty calls for investigation amidst clashes in Bangladesh garment industry

Amnesty International is urging authorities to stop violently suppressing garment workers' right to protest and investigate the reported deaths of…

6 months ago