1:37 pm, Thursday, 24 September 2026
Textile

BGMEA, BBCC pact to boost Bangladesh Canada trade

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Business Chamber of Canada (BBCC) have have signed a

Govt extends factory, shop licence renewal to five years

The government has extended the licence renewal period for factories, shops, and other establishments registered with the Department of Inspection

Bangladesh exports slip in October as global pressures mount

Bangladesh’s export earnings fell by 7.43 per cent in October 2025, reaching $3.82 billion, down from $4.13 billion in September,

RMG owners, workers at odds over continued 9pc annual wage increment

Garment factory owners and labour leaders in Bangladesh remained at odds over the continuation of the government-approved enhanced annual wage

BGMEA, NPO team up to boost RMG industry 4.0 readiness

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has partnered with the National Productivity Organization (NPO) under the Ministry of

Experts call for investment in water efficiency and recycling

Speakers at a seminar emphasised the need for responsible water management and the shared responsibility of stakeholders—including government, industry, and

Apparel exporters decry labour law amendments ignoring consensus

Leaders of Bangladesh’s apparel industry on Tuesday called on the government to review the recently approved amendments to the labour

Three-day BCGTX 2025 kicks off in Dhaka

The Bangladesh-China Green Textile Expo (BCGTX 2025) kicked off in Dhaka on October 23, spotlighting cutting-edge sustainable technologies and green

AFWA calls for public probe into Mirpur, Chattogram factory fires

Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA) has called for a transparent public investigation into both the Mirpur and Chattogram factory fires,

HSIA cargo village fire causes $8m loss to garment sector

The devastating fire at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) has caused immediate losses exceeding $8 million