Female workers are playing a vital role to accelerate the economic activities in the industries in country’s eight Export Processing Zones (EPZs) with around 66 per cent participation in production. “Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) has set a milestone in women empowerment. A large number of female workers are working in the EPZs. Among…

The government has allocated Tk 169.14 crore to pay a portion of the arrears of the state-owned jute mill workers ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr. The payment has to be completed through bank accounts of workers, according to letters issued by Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Textile and Jute today. A detailed statement, including the…

German Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Fahrenholtz on Wednesday said they will work closely to promote Bangladesh’s RMG industry to his government, buyers and other stakeholders. The German envoy said this when he met president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Dr Rubana Huq at her residence, reports UNB. Welcoming the new BGMEA Board…

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has sought the government’s support to help survive the country’s small and medium garment factories that are facing gradual closure for various reasons. It also called upon the US green certificate provider to set criteria to onboard the small and medium garment units in the environment-friendly process. “Big…