Made in Bangladesh: challenges to the ready-made garment industry

摘要

Purpose - The primary aim of this paper is to evaluate the challenges before the growth of the ready-made garment (RMG) industry in Bangladesh, the economy's backbone, and suggest appropriate reform. Design/methodology/approach - The paper begins by tracing the growth and evolution of the RMG industry before identifying the challenges. It then proceeds to suggest appropriate reform for the same. Findings - The paper argues for more effective models of collective bargaining and unionism as a solution to the problems that the industry faces. Originality/value - The paper is the first of its kind in the sense that it is a comprehensive account of the challenges to the RMG industry in Bangladesh.