Bangladesh: Raising the bar on apparel exports

Bangladesh: Raising the bar on apparel exports? 15 Dec 2014

The Bangladesh ready-made garment industry has set out an ambitious goal to double its exports to $50bn over the next seven years as it works to rebuild its reputation in the wake of recent tragedies. But while the plans are big in scope they are also short on detail, and executives at last week's inaugural Dhaka Apparel Summit suggest massive challenges still remain if the country is to reach its goal.

Bangladesh: The road ahead on remediation 19 Dec 2014

As safety improvements at Bangladesh garment factories move from inspections to remediation, stakeholders warn the hard work is just beginning. Access to low-cost finance is one of the main challenges facing firms going forward, but so too is a shift in mindset - with a greater focus on worker training seen as key to creating lasting change.

Bangladesh: The business benefits of compliance 16 Dec 2014

Will efforts to improve fire, building and worker safety in Bangladesh's apparel industry translate into more business - and higher prices? While a major discussion point for ready-made garment exporters at the recent Dhaka Apparel Summit, retailers and brands prefer to focus instead on the business benefits of a compliant supply chain.

Bangladesh factory improvements “will take years” 11 Dec 2014

Safety improvements at Bangladesh garment factories are part of a complex process which will take years to complete, the Dhaka Apparel Summit was told.

RMG companies join sustainability partnership 11 Dec 2014

Four RMG companies in Bangladesh have joined a German-led Partnership for Sustainable Textiles, aimed at achieving social, environmental and economic improvements in the sector.

Cheap labour “not the future” for Bangladesh 10 Dec 2014

Bangladesh should try to avoid competing on cheap labour in the future and instead move into high-end products, the Dhaka Apparel Summit was told this week.

New training centre for Bangladesh apparel workers 7 Dec 2014

A new centre of excellence to provide training for Bangladesh apparel workers was officially opened today (7 December).

Supply chain key for Dhaka Apparel Summit 28 Nov 2014

The first Dhaka Apparel Summit is to take place next week with the objective of opening and furthering dialogue on building responsible supply chains.

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