Industry News

Declining Garment Prices Threaten Sustainability Efforts in Bangladesh
Nov 25, 2024

Falling prices for Bangladeshi garment imports in the US and EU, coupled with a 50% rise in production costs over five years, are squeezing profit margins and threatening the apparel sector's sustainability.

BTGWF Presents 8-Point Demand for Garment Workers' Welfare
Nov 25, 2024

The Bangladesh Textile Garment Workers Federation (BTGWF) demands better welfare for garment workers, including ration cards for affordable essentials, constitutional food security, trade union rights, health and safety funds, a universal welfare fund, a dedicated hospital, and compensation for victims of the Tazreen fire and Rana Plaza collapse.

Cambodia Advances Sexual and Reproductive Health for Garment Workers
Nov 22, 2024

On November 21, 2024, Dr. Huy Hansong, Secretary of State for the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, closed the Partnership Project to Promote Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for garment workers at a ceremony in Phnom Penh.

ILO-Korea Initiative Strengthens Labour Dispute Resolution in Cambodia
Nov 22, 2024

The ILO, through its ILO-Korea Partnership Programme (I-KORP), launched a project to improve Cambodia's labour dispute resolution systems. Introduced in Phnom Penh, the initiative focuses on enhancing conciliation, mediation, and arbitration processes while promoting social dialogue among government, employers, and unions.

Bangladesh Urged to Formalize Textile Waste Management to Align with EU Sustainability Goals
Nov 18, 2024

Experts in Bangladesh have emphasized the need to formalize the country's informal textile waste management system to comply with EU sustainability regulations. A structured policy could create jobs, reduce import reliance, and address labor unrest. Key stakeholders call for technology transfer, financing, and a national circularity strategy.