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Ratifying ILO pacts to help Dhaka better negotiate GSP+, FTA with EU
He said this at an event at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka to celebrate Bangladesh’s ratification of ILO conventions 155, 187 and 190. The event was jointly organised by the Ministry of Labour and Employment and the ILO.
Ratifying key ILO conventions will help Bangladesh better negotiate the GSP+ scheme and a potential FTA with the EU, EU envoy to Bangladesh Michael Miller has said.
As Bangladesh prepares to graduate from LDC status, the scheme offers continued preferential market access, but links benefits to the implementation of standards on labour and human rights, environmental protection and good governance, he said.
ILO convention 155 addresses labour rights in refusing hazardous work, convention 187 establishes a promotional framework for occupational safety and health, and convention 190 aims at preventing violence and harassment.
“As Bangladesh prepares to graduate from LDC [least developed country] status, it can benefit from the EU’s GSP+ scheme. This scheme provides continued preferential market access, but links trade benefits to the implementation of international standards on labour rights, environmental protection, human rights, and good governance,” Miller was quoted as saying by domestic media outlets.
“Should Bangladesh one day formally request FTA negotiations, I assure you that the highest standards in rights protection and governance will be central to any such arrangement,” he noted.
The EU has long supported Bangladesh through initiatives such as ‘Everything but Arms’ (EBA), providing duty-free, quota-free access, European expertise and development cooperation.
“We warmly welcome the interim government’s achievements and encourage continued progress on Bangladesh’s National Action Plan on the labour sector. Key areas still needing attention include amending the Export Processing Zone (EPZ) Labour Act, eliminating child labour, and strengthening social dialogue,” Miller added.
Bangladesh is the first country in Asia to ratify all 10 fundamental ILO conventions and the first in South Asia to ratify ILO convention 190. The country has ratified 36 ILO conventions aimed at protecting workers’ rights till now.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
Published
December 8, 2025
Turnbull & Asser has appointed the highly experienced Italian designer Roberto Menichetti to be its new creative director. In his new role, Menichetti will oversee all of the label’s creative direction including bespoke shirting, tailoring, outerwear, and accessories, the 140-year-old British shirtmaker and outfitter said in a release.
The appointment marks a return to London for Menichetti some two decades after he departed Burberry, where he played a dynamic role in reviving that the UK’s largest luxury label.
“Roberto’s appointment reflects our ambition to bring fresh energy to our wardrobe while remaining true to the craftsmanship that has defined Turnbull & Asser for over a century. His proven ability to modernise heritage houses while respecting their DNA makes him the perfect partner as we look to the future. That future continues to be shaped by the skill of our artisans in London and Gloucester and by our enduring belief in ‘Made in England’. We are confident that Roberto’s international experience and proven creative leadership will ensure the continued success and growth of our house,” said James Fayed, chairman of Turnbull & Asser, in a release.
The business, which counts King Charles among its customers, has not made a profit in the past nine years. Owned by Ali Fayed for almost 40 years, it is now managed by his son James. In its most recent financial year, Turnbull & Asser made a pre-tax loss of £1.37 million, as annual revenues edged lower to £9.3 million. The company boasts a famous flagship store in Mayfair, and e-tailing business, and distribution across US department stores.
Born in the US but raised in Italy, Menichetti first gained attention when designing the menswear collection in an austere, minimalist style for Jil Sander. While with the German company, he was also credited with developing the first co-branding between high fashion and sportswear in a linkup with Puma.
The Menichetti family are highly experienced apparel manufacturers based in Gubbio, Tuscany, and have produced collections for such brands as Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, and Marzotto.
Menichetti joined Burberry in 1998 blending English heritage, Winsor elegance, and rugged functionality with considerable success. He also launched Prorsum, Burberry’s ready-to-wear line, helping to double annual sales over his five-year tenure to £675 million. In 2000, Anna Wintour presented Menichetti with the honour of Designer of The Year from The Fashion Group International.
Menichetti was also creative director of Celine for two seasons, slotting in between the Michael Kors and Phoebe Philo eras at the key French marque within LVMH Group. Subsequently, he held consultative design roles for brands such as Cerruti, Brema, and Chinese label JH 1912.
“Turnbull & Asser represents more than a brand; it is a living expression of British style and elegance, carefully built over generations. It is remarkable that the house has preserved its identity so faithfully and is untouched by passing trends, carrying it forward to the present day with care and dedication under James and his family. To be entrusted with its creative future is both an honour and a responsibility. My philosophy has always been to seek the essence of form- clarity, proportion and timelessness- rather than the noise of passing trends,” said Menichetti, who in recent years has divided his time between his art studio in Los Angeles, raising his son in California, and his atelier in Gubbio.
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Francis Belin brings extensive and diverse luxury experience and proven leadership in driving international growth. He also brings a deep understanding of high net worth individuals worldwide. Most recently, as President Asia Pacific and overlooking global Luxury and Asian Art at Christie’s, Francis has achieved numerous milestones, cementing Christie’s position as the global market leader. He has played a key role in securing some of the most important collections and works of Art. Francis has been pivotal in several important strategic initiatives, including acquisitions such as Gooding & Company, a leading car auction house in California. Prior to that, he held various roles at Swarovski and Richemont, having started his career as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company.
Mytheresa parent LuxExperience has appointed Francis Belin as CEO effective January 01, 2026.
Belin, formerly president Asia Pacific at Christie’s, brings deep global luxury and HNWI experience.
He succeeds Michael Kliger, now LuxExperience Group CEO.
Belin will lead Mytheresa’s existing leadership team and drive the platform’s next phase of global expansion.
Francis Belin graduated from ESSEC in France and holds a diploma in International Management & Psychology from the University of Mannheim in Germany.
Following the tenure of Michael Kliger, who over the last 10 years successfully transformed Mytheresa into the leading luxury multi-brand digital platform, Francis Belin will succeed him as Mytheresa CEO and drive Mytheresa’s continued global expansion while delivering exceptional value for its customers and partners. Francis will report to Michael, who in his role as LuxExperience Group CEO, will continue to lead the overall strategy at Mytheresa, NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER and YOOX. Francis will lead the current Mytheresa leadership team, including the Chief Commercial Officer, the Chief Growth & Site Management Officer, the Chief Marketing & Customer Officer, the Chief Buying & Group Fashion Ventures Officer and the Chief Creative Officer, who will all continue with their current responsibilities.
Michael Kliger, Chief Executive Officer of LuxExperience, said, “I am extremely delighted to appoint Francis Belin as the new Mytheresa CEO. With Francis we have found an exceptional leader, who is renowned for his customer-centric focus, global mindset, delivery of excellent results and collaborative leadership style. I am looking forward to supporting Francis as he leads the next exciting chapter for the Mytheresa business.”
Francis Belin adds, “I am truly honored to take on the lead of Mytheresa. I am deeply impressed by the robust business model and strong brand positioning that Mytheresa has established under Michael’s leadership. I look forward to working alongside the talented team to unlock Mytheresa’s next phase of global growth as an industry leader in the luxury market.”
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