Search results for: RMG

Effective communication -- a vital tool for building positive image of RMG sector

Riaz Khan 2017-09-28 00:00:00

The readymade garment (RMG) industry is the leading sector in Bangladesh in terms of foreign exchange earnings. It accounts for 80 per cent of total export earnings. In Bangladesh, 4.4 million people...

Encouraging investment thru' economic zones for rapid economic growth

A Z M Azizur Rahman 2017-09-28 00:00:00

Investment is the prime vehicle for a country's overall development and progress, especially in the developing countries like Bangladesh. The contribution of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and local...

Policy support in powering accessories sector ahead

Monira Munni 2017-09-28 00:00:00

The local accessories makers meet more than 90 per cent of the country's readymade garment (RMG) sector's demand and also that of the pharmaceuticals, leather, frozen fish and agro-based industries, e...

Technology, trade, climate: Orientation in disruptive times

Olivier Zieschank and Mehdi Mahbub 2017-09-28 00:00:00

Switzerland-based International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) is one of the oldest global organisations, which has been serving the world textile sector since 1904. This knowledge-based body...

Small factories fighting losing battle with large ones

Monira Munni 2017-09-25 12:00:00

A large number of readymade garments accessories manufacturing factories were closed in the recent years mainly due to lack of access to bank loans, short-supply of electricity and low technology-base...

Traditional physical security system and beyond for Bangladesh's garment & textile industry

Sha Jalal Haider 2017-08-30 21:44:30

Bangladesh has set an export target of USD 50 billion by 2021 for the readymade garment (RMG) sector. The target appears slightly ambitious and sceptical about its attainability after the Holy Artisan...

Water security is prerequisite to economic growth, sustainable dev

Faruque Hassan 2017-08-30 21:43:22

Many of us may not be aware of the fact that the World Water Day is an annual event observed on March 22 as a means of focusing attention to the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustain...

Avoid becoming a boss from hell—don't micromanage!

Eric Hwang 2017-08-30 21:36:42

One of the common reasons why someone is being labelled by his/her staff members as a "boss from hell", quite not surprisingly, is micromanagement. Other descriptions associated with this "crime" incl...

Affordable health insurance scheme for RMG workers in Bangladesh

Jamal Uddin 2017-08-30 21:34:28

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation piloted an inclusive business project in the readymade garment (RMG) industries of Bangladesh with funding support from The Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlan...

Facing up to reality

Forrest Cookson 2017-08-30 21:27:17

FE Photo Someone has to tell the truth.The RMG sector faces difficulties that have been growing steadily and have reached crisis levels. These difficulties must be faced and remedied. Otherwise, the...

Opportunity coming Kenya's way in global garments trade

Mehdi Mahbub 2017-08-30 21:24:42

Kenya is rapidly becoming one of the biggest players in the world's textile manufacturing industry, and is tipped to be one of the next centres for apparel sourcing in East Africa alongside Ethiopia.F...

Sustaining RMG industry growth

Md Ridwanul Huq 2017-08-30 21:22:47

The RMG industry has been at the helm of Bangladesh exports for over the years and a significant contributor to GDP. This industry has, till date, absorbed an estimated 4.4 million people, of whom 80...

How serious is it for Bangladesh's RMG export?

Zillul Hye Razi 2017-08-29 12:00:00

Export of 'Made in Bangladesh'-tagged garment items to the European Union (EU) or its duty-free access under a relaxed rule of origin unilaterally given by the EU through GSP for the LDCs may be facin...

Gerber Technology in RMG, textile advancement

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Gerber Technology has been helping companies around the world for nearly half a century to develop, manufacture and take their products to the market smarter, faster and more efficiently. Today, th...