9:16 pm, Thursday, 16 April 2026
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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
NBR withdraws source tax on cotton, MMF imports
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has withdrawn tax at source on the import of certain cotton and man-made fibres,
US tariffs on Bangladeshi apparel hit 22% in May, exports fall sharply
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the United States suffered a sharp setback in May, as import volumes plunged to their lowest
BTMA seeks end to AIT on cotton imports, revival of 15% corp tax
Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) on Monday called on the government to immediately withdraw the 2 per cent Advance Income
US tariff uncertainty drives Bangladeshi apparel shift to the EU
Uncertainty surrounding the future of US tariff regimes—set to change after July 9—has compelled Bangladeshi garment suppliers to diversify their
BTMA seeks tax relief to safeguard stability of textile industry
Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) has issued a stern warning to the interim government, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the
Bangladesh sews sustainability into the fabric of global garment leadership
Bangladesh has emerged as a global frontrunner in sustainable apparel manufacturing, according to a newly published international report that highlights
