Why 300,000 new RMG jobs mask a grave reality about employment growth in the sector

Why 300,000 new RMG jobs mask a grave reality about employment growth in the sector

Economists argue that increased adaptation of automation in the RMG industry may be one of the reasons behind the slow recovery in terms of job loss.

Approximately 250 factories in Bangladesh are meeting the demands for their orders using automation and technology. Photo: Mumit M/TBS. It was recently reported that increased orders from the European Union, as well as the US, have created 300,000 jobs in the RMG sector. Everyone appreciated the good news and some argued that it was a sign of economic recovery.

The reality, however, is not as simple, and there is always more to […]

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