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Bangladesh warns of ME risks as it reshapes long-term trade strategy

Bangladesh has cautioned that escalating instability in the Middle East could disrupt global trade flows and exert pressure on its

Bangladesh simplifies industrial gas rules to ease supply constraints

Bangladesh has introduced a series of reforms to simplify its industrial gas distribution system, allowing factories greater flexibility in managing

Bangladesh garment industry faces pivotal shift as US sourcing evolves

Bangladesh’s readymade garment sector is entering a decisive phase as United States fashion companies accelerate a restructuring of their global

Bangladesh garment output down up to 30pc amid energy crisis

Garment production and shipments in Bangladesh’s key industrial hubs have been severely disrupted by an ongoing energy crisis, with factory

BGMEA rejects overcapacity, forced labour allegations in US probe

Bangladesh’s readymade garment industry has expanded production capacity gradually in line with global demand and evolving sourcing strategies, while its

FY27 budget aims beyond growth, targets inclusive economy: minister

Finance minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that preparations for the national budget for FY2026–27 were under way, with

ME conflict weighs on Bangladesh apparel, threatens orders

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is exerting multi-layered pressure on Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector and its backward

Bangladesh, UK ink MoU to boost PPP cooperation

Bangladesh and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), with

NASSA Group factory to reopen on April 8

NASSA Mainland Garments would resume operations from April 8, with workers’ wages for March scheduled to be paid on April

AmCham urges tax harmonisation to improve investment climate

The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh has proposed a comprehensive set of fiscal and regulatory measures for the FY2026–27