Bangladeshi Worker Assault Sparks South Korea Factory Probe
South Korean authorities have opened multiple investigations after a Bangladeshi migrant worker was allegedly assaulted and threatened by a manager at an Incheon textile factory, a case that has drawn…
Natural Fibers Gain Ground as Activewear Demand Shifts
Global demand for natural fibers is rising steadily, signaling a shift in consumer preferences across the apparel industry as sustainability concerns and evolving health perceptions reshape buying behavior. A recent…
Global Apparel Power Shift: Vietnam Overtakes Bangladesh Again
The global ready-made garment (RMG) industry is entering a new phase of competition—where speed, efficiency, and value addition are redefining leadership, not just scale. While China continues to dominate with…
Bangladesh Garment Wages Under Fire as UN Flags Labour Gap
Bangladesh’s garment industry, the backbone of its export economy, continues to face deep wage and labour compliance challenges, with international development assessments warning that low pay and weak enforcement remain…
BTKG Expo 2026 Ignites Bangladesh’s Textile Future
Bangladesh is set to reinforce its position in the global apparel supply chain as the upcoming Bangladesh International Textile, Knitting and Garment Industry Exhibition (BTKG Expo 2026) prepares to open…
Skechers AERO Razor Redefines Speed Running at Lower Cost
Skechers has intensified competition in the performance running market with the launch of its AERO Razor, an ultra-lightweight shoe aimed at advanced runners seeking speed without the premium price tag…
Vintage Levi’s jacket smashes record with $300,000 sale
A rare World War II-era denim jacket from Levi's has set a new benchmark in the global vintage market after selling for more than $300,000, earning a Guinness World Records…
Resilient Rise: Bangladesh Garments Rebuild After Rana Plaza
More than a decade after the Rana Plaza collapse exposed deep flaws in Bangladesh’s industrial safety and labor oversight, the country’s garment sector has undergone a far-reaching transformation, emerging as…
Bangladesh’s Garment Industry Evolves, Yet Systemic Risks Remain
Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector has undergone a profound transformation since the Rana Plaza collapse, marking over a decade of reforms that have significantly reshaped factory safety, compliance systems, and…
Reviving Existing Capacity: A Practical Path to 10 Million Jobs and Export Growth in Bangladesh’s RMG Sector
In light of Tarique Rahman’s pledge to create 10 million jobs within five years, the central challenge is not the ambition itself, but identifying a realistic and effective pathway to…