KiK funding for vaccination drive in Bangladesh
DHAKA – German retailer KiK has donated money to purchase COVID-19 vaccines for garment workers in Bangladesh. The donation was made through industry body, BGMEA, and will be forwarded to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Bangladesh. The retailer said the donation…
Bangladesh calls for fairer prices from US buyers
WASHINGTON – Bangladesh has called for fairer prices for apparel in order to compensate garment factories which are investing in safety, the welfare of workers and cleaner production. The president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Faruque Hassan, made the call while…