2:05 am, Friday, 1 May 2026
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BKMEA leader Ehsan welcomes US tariff cut as opportunity for Bangladesh
Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) Executive President Fazlee Shamim Ehsan has welcomed the decision by the United States
Tariff fallout shifts US sourcing from Bangladesh to India, Indonesia, Cambodia
A growing number of US fashion companies are turning to India, Indonesia, and Cambodia as preferred sourcing destinations, bypassing traditional
Handa inks $41.33m land deal for garment plant in BEPZA zone
Handa (Bangladesh) Garments Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based Handa Industries Co., has signed a land lease agreement
BGMEA chief calls for clear policies to boost RMG exports
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Mahmud Hasan Khan Babu highlighted both the pressing challenges and promising opportunities
BGMEA seeks Danish support to secure GSP+ benefits in EU
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Monday sought Denmark’s support in addressing concerns related to the GSP Plus
AFWA demands brand accountability as US tariffs threaten millions of RMG workers
The Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA), a coalition of trade unions representing garment workers across Asia, has issued a strong
Yarn, fabric imports jump in FY25 amid soaring local production costs
Imports of raw materials, including yarn and fabric—particularly knitted fabric—surged significantly in the financial year 2024–25, highlighting the country’s growing
US tariffs cause 8.14% fall in Bangladesh RMG exports in May
Apparel shipments from Bangladesh to the United States fell sharply in May 2025, marking the first monthly decline this year,
Three more factories earn LEED certification, taking Bangladesh’s total to 253
The number of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified factories in Bangladesh has risen to 253, following the recent
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to EU slide in May
Bangladesh experienced the steepest year-on-year decline in apparel exports to the European Union in May 2025 among key suppliers, despite
