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Bangladesh adds 5 more RMG factories to LEED-certified total of 258

Five new Bangladeshi readymade garment (RMG) factory units have achieved the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy

Bangladesh’s economy struggles with slow growth, high inflation, weak investment

Bangladesh’s economy is grappling with a host of interconnected challenges, including sluggish growth amid high inflation, weak credit and investment

Bangladesh targets $55 billion in goods exports for FY2026

The government has set the export earnings target for the financial year 2025–26 at $55 billion from goods and $8.5

Brazil takes WTO action to challenge US tariff measures

Brazil has formally filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the United States, challenging a series of

Circular supply chain ignorance threatens Bangladesh’s export traceability: experts

Lack of awareness about circular supply chains, recent EU regulations, and digitalisation—especially among small and medium factories—is hindering Bangladesh’s ability

Bangladesh secures flexible US tariff deal with exit clause for next govt

Bangladesh has negotiated an agreement with the United States that allows the next elected government to amend or even cancel

BGAPMEA, Swisscontact unite to drive sustainable growth in RMG accessories sector

The Bangladesh Garments Accessories & Packaging Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGAPMEA) and Swisscontact have joined forces to advance sustainable development

Amfori unveils plan to cut audit duplication in RMG supply chain

Amfori, a global risk management facilitator, has presented a new action plan aimed at reducing repeated audits in the supply

Global garment makers urge US buyers to share tariff burden

Global garment manufacturers have called on US buyers to take shared responsibility as escalating tariffs threaten the industry, workers, and

Bangladesh posts 25pc export growth in July

Bangladesh’s merchandise exports posted robust double-digit growth of nearly 25 per cent year-on-year in July 2025, reaching $4.77 billion, driven