The impact of Covid-19 on Readymade Garments’ (RMG) Workers in Bangladesh- A study on Mirpur and Uttara
Author (s)
Dr. Umme Habiba Rahman, Mst. Amina Khatun & Md. Obidul Haque
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has potential effect on Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) workers. The study describes the present vulnerability of RMG workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic based on information with direct interactions with RMG workers. RMG workers’ physical and mental health and welfare have already been harmed by COVID-19, which also led to job loss. We contend that the COVID-19 pandemic will affect garment workers in the long run, particularly in terms of financial hardships and inability to pay for necessities like food, as well as future employment chances. The stakeholders involved in the global supply chain in RMG factories, such as the international retailers/brands, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, and the government of Bangladesh, should reevaluate the needs of the RMG employees in terms of their health and general well-being given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Keywords: Covid-19, Ready Made Garments, employment, garments workers.
| Title: | The impact of Covid-19 on Readymade Garments’ (RMG) Workers in Bangladesh- A study on Mirpur and Uttara |
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| Author: | Dr. Umme Habiba Rahman, Mst. Amina Khatun & Md. Obidul Haque |
| Journal Name: | International Journal of Science and Business |
| Website: | ijsab.com |
| ISSN: | ISSN 2520-4750 (Online), ISSN 2521-3040 (Print) |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.58970/IJSB.2262 |
| Media: | Online & Print |
| Volume: | 30 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Issue publication (Year): | 2023 |
| Acceptance Date: | 27/10/2023 |
| Date of Publication: | 30/10/2023 |
| PDF URL: | https://ijsab.com/wp-content/uploads/2262.pdf |
| Free download: | Available |
| Page: | 13-21 |
| First Page: | 13 |
| Last Page: | 21 |
| Paper Type: | Research paper |
| Current Status: | Published |
Cite This Article:
Dr. Umme Habiba Rahman, Mst. Amina Khatun & Md. Obidul Haque (2023). The impact of Covid-19 on Readymade Garments’ (RMG) Workers in Bangladesh- A study on Mirpur and Uttara. International Journal of Science and Business, 30(1), 13-21. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58970/IJSB.2262
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About Author (s)
Dr. Umme Habiba Rahman, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT), Mirpur, Dhaka-1216.
Mst. Amina Khatun, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT), Mirpur, Dhaka-1216.
Md. Obidul Haque (corresponding author), Lecturer, Department of Economics, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT), Mirpur, Dhaka-1216.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58970/IJSB.2262