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Bangladesh garment industry braces for fallout from Dhaka attack

Submitted by admin on 3 July 2016

Source: Reuters

Some leaders of Bangladesh's $26 billion garment industry expect Western fashion retailers to review their ties with the world's second-largest garment exporter after 18 foreigners were killed in an attack on a Dhaka restaurant.

Bangladesh, one of the world's poorest countries, relies on garments for around 80 percent of its exports and for about 4 million jobs, and ranks behind only China as a supplier of clothes to developed markets like Europe and the United States.

India's New Deal For Textile Workers Could Add to Existing Risks

Submitted by admin on 25 June 2016

Source: The Fashion Law

An Indian government initiative to create millions of jobs and increase exports in the textile and garment industries could put vulnerable workers at greater risk, activists said, calling for better enforcement of existing labor laws. A package to generate 10 million jobs and boost exports by $30 billion over three years was unveiled on Wednesday but the measures, including cutting overtime, have raised concerns about workers' rights.

Garment manufacturers renew demand for 0.30% tax at source

Submitted by admin on 19 June 2016

Source: DhakaTribune

The country's textile and garment makers have renewed their demands for 0.30% tax at source for the next fiscal year to attract more investment.

If it is not possible, they have urged the government to continue the exiting 0.6% for the next fiscal year 2016-17 for the sake of creating more jobs.

Several leaders of the RMG and textile sectors came up with the call at a joint press conference at BGMEA headquarters in the city yesterday.