We must keep an eye out for Pakistan
Recently, I read that Pakistan, a major competitor of Bangladesh in garment and textile production, had hit record textile exports. The country posted an uptick in textile exports year-on-year of...
UN-WTO report does Bangladesh RMG a disservice
In Bangladesh’s RMG industry, we view ourselves as fighting for a position as the world’s second-most important garment sourcing hub.
Let’s show zero tolerance for pollution
Environmental issues related to the ready-made garment (RMG) sector of Bangladesh appear to have taken a back seat in recent years.
Time for RMG makers to think globally
When it comes to the geography of apparel production, the rules are changing, and this is something all Bangladeshi RMG manufacturers need to be aware of.
Clouds lift as RMG makers bounce back
In the spring of 2020, when the whole planet appeared to be going into lockdown and major fashion retailers were collectively cancelling billions of dollars’ worth of garment orders, it was...
Time for unity between RMG buyers and suppliers
One of the lessons that we learnt during Covid-19 is that suppliers and buyers need to collaborate more, moving away from adversarial relations. But how can we make the shift towards collaboration?...
End of 2021 brings déjà vu to apparel makers
There is a profound sense of déjà vu as we approach the end of 2021 and look forward to what the new year will bring.
Lessons to be learnt from 2021
The year 2020 was the toughest that I can remember as a business owner. Like many RMG manufacturers in Bangladesh, there were periods where I did not know how I was going to survive.
It’s time to talk about the cost of compliance in RMG sector
Doing business has become an increasingly costly endeavour in the global ready-made garment (RMG) industry.
Let’s give a new meaning to ‘Made in Bangladesh’
Made in Bangladesh” is a brand which now resonates around the world, thanks to the size and global reach of our RMG industry.