7:12 am, Sunday, 26 April 2026
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IAF urges global brands not to shift costs onto manufacturers amid US tariffs
The International Apparel Federation (IAF) has called on global brands and retailers to stand by their sourcing commitments uphold industry
113 RMG factories shut, 128 new units join BGMEA
More than a hundred readymade garment factories in Bangladesh have closed their doors over the past 15 months, resulting in
ILO launches first-ever living wage programme
In a landmark move to promote fair pay worldwide, the International Labour Organization (ILO), together with the International Trade Union
NBR bans yarn imports through land ports
National Board of Revenue (NBR) has issued a gazette notification imposing a ban on the import of yarn through all
Soybean oil price raised by tk 14 to Tk 189 per litre
The government on Tuesday raised the prices of edible oil, setting the new rate for packaged soybean oil at Tk
Gas price hike to deter jobs, investment, competitiveness
The 33 per cent hike in gas prices for industrial use has sparked strong criticism from manufacturing leaders, who warned
Bangladesh urged to act swiftly to leverage 90-day US tariff break
Bangladesh must act swiftly and strategically to capitalise on the 90-day US tariff respite, or risk losing a significant volume
Experts, businesses urge strategic use of 90-day US tariff pause
Economists and industry leaders on Saturday called on the government to make strategic use of the 90-day suspension of US
Policy rethink urged as tariffs threaten industry stability
Business leaders on Saturday called for urgent government policy support to enhance operational efficiency, sustain competitiveness in the global market
Bangladesh’s second-largest RMG exporter status at risk without urgent reforms
Bangladesh, currently the world’s second-largest garment exporter, risks losing its prominent position unless urgent measures are taken to address key
