Proceedings Session on Global Economic Slowdown Bangladesh’s Apparel Industry and Decent Work

This session addressed the impact of the global economic slowdown on Bangladesh’s apparel industry and the implications for decent work. Participants discussed declining orders, price pressures, and compliance challenges. Workers’ rights, wages, and occupational safety were central to the debate. The seminar also examined buyers’ shifting strategies, including nearshoring and diversification, and their effects on Bangladesh. Experts argued that resilience depends on moving up the value chain, diversifying markets, and ensuring labor rights. The discussion concluded that sustainability in the apparel sector is both an economic and ethical imperative.