Garment Industry

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A desolate scene outside a closed Bangladesh garment factory, with empty racks and discarded fabric visible, symbolizing economic hardship and job losses.

The Archive

Bangladesh garment factory closures hit 457 firms, impacting economy

At Unique Designers & Unique Washing Ltd in Gazipur, 2,200 employees suddenly found themselves out of a job.

Javier Rojas·June 27, 2026

Empty sewing machines in a dimly lit Bangladesh garment factory, symbolizing recent worker layoffs due to declining global orders.

The Well-Lived Life

Bangladesh garment factories lay off 1,868 workers amid falling orders

In Savar, Bangladesh, nearly 1,900 workers from Al-Muslim Group's garment factories were abruptly laid off.

Beatriz Almeida·June 13, 2026

Garment workers in a hot, poorly ventilated Bangladesh factory, highlighting the economic pressures on suppliers and worker well-being.

Runway Report

Bangladesh garment suppliers face rising economic pressure

In Bangladesh, 78% of garment workers recently surveyed reported experiencing greater summer heat, with about half becoming weak and ill from soaring temperatures.

Marcus Thorne·May 22, 2026