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New website to portray “the real story of Bangladesh garment industry”

Recent events in Bangladesh - repeated unrest due to wage disputes and the most recent government overthrow - have left many buyers wondering if production will be able to continue, what the latest developments mean for the country long-term and if they threaten the global apparel supply chain. Speculation is rife and facts are often hard to...

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New demands from garment workers in Bangladesh after government falls

Organisations, unions and campaigners in Bangladesh have presented a new list of demands to the interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, following the fall of the government under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Ecotextile News reports. On Monday, August 5, former Prime Minister Hasina left the country after...

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Government overthrow in Bangladesh: “All factories are expected to be fully operational again from today”

Bangladesh is the world's largest garment supplier after China. What does the political unrest of recent weeks mean for the fashion industry and what will happen now that the government has collapsed? After weeks of violent unrest in Bangladesh, in which around three hundred people have died and curfews have been imposed, there is growing hope...

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It’s time for Bangladesh to look forwards with our fashion partners

Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina has resigned following weeks of intense protests across the country. At the time of writing, Army Chief General Walker-Uz-Zaman has just addressed the nation. Most importantly, he has withdrawn the nationwide curfew. I believe he will reunite Bangladesh and that our country is now ready to put the...

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Bangladesh unrest threatens global apparel supply chain

Bangladesh, a cornerstone of global apparel production, is grappling with domestic turmoil that threatens to disrupt the international fashion industry. Recent protests against the government's job quota system, culminating in the resignation of the country's authoritarian prime minister, have led to internet blackouts and curfews. These...

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Bangladesh apparel industry resumes operations following unrest

Bangladesh has begun to lift restrictions imposed following last week's violent protests, allowing its crucial garment industry to resume operations. The move comes as the country faces mounting economic pressures and concerns over political stability. The government's decision to partially ease a nationwide curfew on July 24 permitted the...

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The Ultimate Denim Destination: 17th Edition of Bangladesh Denim Expo in November 2024

The BANGLADESH DENIM EXPO is an International Denim Trade Show, which takes place twice a year in Dhaka - Bangladesh & hosted by Bangladesh Apparel Exchange. It serves as a platform to highlight the dynamic denim industry of Bangladesh and unite major stakeholders in the worldwide denim sector. Visitors to the Bangladesh Denim Expo have the...

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Bangladesh's apparel industry is revolutionizing the fashion world by embracing a circular economy!

Dhaka: Fashion industry leaders, organizations, and government representatives came together for the 2nd Bangladesh Circular Economy Summit in Dhaka to exchange insights and expertise aimed at advancing circularity within the apparel and textiles sector in Bangladesh. The Summit, organized by the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) in...

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Bangladesh Denim Expo - Thriving the denim industry through innovation and embracing the future

Bangladesh Denim Expo, an international platform to promote the Bangladeshi denim industry and drive the industry towards the direction of reimagination. The two-day event Bangladesh Denim Expo, organized by Bangladesh Apparel Exchange, took place May 6-7, 2024 at ICCB, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Over 60 exhibitors from 11 countries showcased their...

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Bangladesh Denim Expo: An iconic event of the Bangladesh apparel industry

Bangladesh Denim Expo is one of the most significant international trade shows and serves as a source and inspiration for European buyers. Being hosted by Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE), it takes place twice a year in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh Denim Expo started its journey with their first event in November 2014 which was hosted at the...

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AAFA calls on Bangladesh to stop 'threats' to garment workers

American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has called for an end to "the threats and crackdown on garment workers in Bangladesh" in an open letter addressed to the president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA). In recent months, the protesters have been protesting against one of the lowest wages in the world,...

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Denim Expert aims for 100 percent wastewater recycling with new effluent treatment plant

Denim manufacturer and exporter Denim Expert Ltd. has announced a new, state-of-the-art effluent treatment plant at its factory in Chittagong, Bangladesh to achieve its goal of 100 percent wastewater recycling and zero discharge of hazardous chemicals, ultimately aligning with the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Wastewater...