Etiket: Bangladesh
Garment worker killed during protest in Bangladesh
A woman has died from her injuries following a protest by garment workers in Bangladesh. Several other demonstrators were injured during Wednesday’s protest near the capital Dhaka, a police spokesman…
What the new minimum wage means for textile workers in Bangladesh
On Tuesday, November 8, 2023, the government of Bangladesh announced the new minimum wage for clothing and textile workers: 12,500 taka (around 106 euros, 114 US dollars) from December instead…
Textile workers in Bangladesh receive higher salaries
Garment workers in Bangladesh will soon receive higher salaries. From December onwards, they will receive at least 12,500 taka (106 euros) per month instead of the 8,000 taka (68 euros)…
Factories that have large clothing labels in style for workers’ protests in Bangladesh | Buitenland
Tientallen textile factories the works for large western clothing groups are located in Bangladesh de productie stilgelegd. The factories wanted their slaves because of workers’ protest. This is a valid…
Dozens of textile factories in Bangladesh are closing
In view of ongoing and sometimes violent protests by textile workers in Bangladesh for higher salaries, around 175 factories have temporarily stopped production. Protesters damaged factories, buses and shops in…
Two garment workers die in recent wage protests in Bangladesh
With a minimum wage of just US$75 (around 71 euros; 8,300 Bangladeshi taka) per month, Bangladesh is one of the lowest-wage countries in the garment industry, which produces ready-made garments…
Superdry sells intellectual property rights in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to joint venture with Reliance
British clothing retailer Superdry Plc has further streamlined its business activities. On Wednesday, the company announced that it would bring its intellectual property rights for the Indian, Sri Lanka and…
Best of Bangladesh tells positive stories from textile production, but not without controversy
The first edition of Best of Bangladesh (BoB) has come to an end. On September 4th and 5th, the Gashouder Westergas in Amsterdam was filled with professionals from various sectors…
Best of Bangladesh seeks to establish country as a “hub for innovation and excellence”.
Mostafiz Uddin is a man who needs no introduction in Bangladesh – he is the founder of numerous garment industry events such as the Bangladesh Denim Expo and a driving…
Best of Bangladesh seeks to establish country as a “hub for innovation and excellence”.
Mostafiz Uddin is a man who needs no introduction in Bangladesh – he is the founder of numerous garment industry events (see below) and a driving force in promoting Bangladesh’s…