Apparel
Bangladesh’s garment industry at risk?
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry has long been a key driving force of the country’s economy. Duty-free access to the European Union market has particularly helped the sector build a strong position in the global market. However, the recently announced free trade agreement between the EU and India has created major concerns for Bangladesh. Analysts and industry insiders believe that once the deal comes into effect, Bangladesh’s competitive position in the European market may face serious challenges.
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Soaring prices flare up unrest in RMG sector
The country has been going through a crucial period because of the political agitation programmes, including violence and arson attacks. The ongoing demonstration programmes staged by the ready-made garment workers demanding Tk23,000 as minimum salary has added insult to the injury. Many speculated that the violent protest programmes of the RMG workers are politically motivated. However, workers' leaders said that this is happening only due to the soaring prices of the essentials that the under-paid community members are not being able to buy.