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ILO, BEPZA sign deal to align EPZ labour laws with national standards

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) have signed a letter of intent to

Photography exhibition highlights childcare realities in Bangladesh

A three-day photography exhibition titled ‘Childcare in Pictures’ has opened at Drik Gallery in Dhaka, offering a vivid look into

India blocks land port access for Bangladeshi garments and key exports

In a major shake-up of cross-border trade, India has imposed sweeping port restrictions on Bangladeshi imports, with readymade garments (RMG)

Private sector calls for diplomatic move to settle US tariff issue

Bangladesh’s private sector has called on the government to initiate immediate diplomatic measures to address a significant tariff dispute with

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to EU surge by 33pc in Q1

Bangladesh has demonstrated impressive growth in its apparel exports to the European Union during the first quarter of 2025, with

$4.8b financing gap threatens Bangladesh apparel industry’s emissions target

Bangladesh’s apparel industry, the second-largest in the world by exports, is at a critical turning point in its quest to

Sammilito Parishad vows to end politicisation of BGMEA leadership

Sammilito Parishad, a panel of apparel manufacturers contesting the forthcoming BGMEA election, has pledged to lead the trade body with

Hatem elected BKMEA president, Ehsan executive president

Mohammad Hatem, managing director of MB Knit Fashion, has been elected president of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association

Indian Economic Zone was just a paper proposal in Mirsarai plan: BIDA

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) executive chairman Ashik Mahmud has clarified that the so-called Indian Economic Zone was never more

Bangladesh expands green footprint with 243 LEED-certified RMG units

Bangladesh’s progress in sustainable manufacturing gained further momentum as three additional garment factories secured LEED certification from the United States