Bangaldesh

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire that broke out in a clothing market in Dhaka on April 4, 2023.

Compliance

Bangladesh Shopping District Fire Incites Calls for Action

Apr 10, 2023 2:25 pm

As Walmart drastically reduced expectations due to excess inventory and markdowns, suppliers overseas in countries such as Bangladesh are growing concerned.

Sourcing

‘Double Whammy’ Strands Bangladeshi Suppliers in ‘Bad Situation’

Jul 29, 2022 10:58 am

The Sustainable Apparel Forum was held in Dhaka on May 10 and covered the acceleration of sustainability in the Bangladesh apparel sector.

Sustainability

Sustainable Apparel Forum Shows Promising Future for Bangladesh Apparel

May 13, 2022 9:12 am

On Sunday, military ruler Min Aung Hliang was sworn in as prime minister with a newly formed caretaker government.

Sourcing

This Weekend in Asia: Myanmar PM Settles In, Chaotic Bangladesh Reopening, Southern Vietnam Extends Lockdown

Aug 3, 2021 8:07 am

Advocacy groups are calling on apparel brands to fight for refugee worker rights in Bangladesh, following a similar path in Turkey.

Labor

H&M Models How Fashion Brands Can Help Refugees

Jul 13, 2021 6:00 am

The blaze at the Hashem food and beverage factory late last week was the latest tragedy to hit the local Bangladesh manufacturing industry.

Labor

Latest Bangladesh Fire Reignites Alarms Over Safety

Jul 12, 2021 1:19 pm

With the pandemic resurging across the wealthy West, global garment workers are growing more desperate even as fewer brands cancel orders.

Labor

‘Exploitative’ Brands Are Crushing Garment Workers and Suppliers

Jan 19, 2021 4:03 pm

Bangladesh is bringing in new technology to stay competitive.

Mills

Falloff in US Jeans Imports Slows in October, But Still Down 27%

Dec 8, 2020 10:05 am

The pandemic-fueled, months-long decline in U.S. apparel imports eased in October as retailers restocked for the holidays, OTEXA found.

Sourcing

US Apparel Imports Rebound in October, Led by Asian Mainstays

Dec 7, 2020 6:00 am

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