8:35 am, Wednesday, 29 July 2026
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Bangladesh among 60 economies in new US tariff proposal
Washington proposes duties of up to 12.5 per cent on Bangladeshi imports under Section 301 of the Trade Act, as
Bangladesh export receipts drop 7pc in May
Merchandise-export receipts fell 7.07 per cent year-on-year to $4.40 billion in May, reversing April’s brief rebound, as Eid production shutdowns
Bangladesh moves up in labour rights ranking, remains in critical category
Bangladesh has moved out of the list of the world’s 10 worst countries for workers’ rights in 2026 for the
Over 3,700 factories fail to pay festival allowances on time
Approximately 3,745 factories, including more than 1,100 garment units, have failed to pay legally required Eid-ul-Azha bonuses, with hundreds also
Global brands pay Bangladesh half the T-shirt price of 25 years ago
Major apparel brands continue to drive down sourcing prices in Bangladesh even as they tout human rights commitments, with the
Nearly one in 10 factories still owe April wages before eid
Nearly 10 per cent of units in eight industrial zones have yet to disburse April wages, with authorities warning of
H&M starts cutting ties with Bangladeshi garment suppliers
Swedish fast-fashion giant notifies more than half a dozen factories of business termination, leaving long-standing partners facing an uncertain future
Bangladesh RMG factories fall behind in renewable energy transition
A survey of nearly 900 RMG factories finds that renewable energy accounts for just 3 per cent of total consumption,
Over a quarter of factories yet to pay April wages ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Industrial Police data reveals 2,698 factories — including 1,947 non-RMG units — have not released April wages, with Narayanganj posting
Bangladesh buying houses lose global orders to steep sample duties
Excessive duties on clothing prototypes are deterring international brands from placing orders through local intermediaries, imposing crippling costs and eroding
