July 27, 2026
Only readymade garment exporters using domestically produced yarn will qualify for revised rate
BGMEA adds 323 member factories in just over three years while 256 shut their doors
Four of the six factories that have failed to clear April’s wages are located in Dhaka
Workers are experiencing dizziness, cramps and fainting as heat levels continue to rise
Readymade garments drive the jump, though overall July-April growth stays negative
A third victim, a welder, remains hospitalised in Dhaka with life-threatening injuries
Survivors who lost limbs and families who lost breadwinners say they are still struggling to survive without proper compensation
Gazipur Industrial Police confirm the use of stun grenades to disperse protesters from the highway
