5:46 pm, Friday, 23 January 2026
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H&M shuts 135 stores globally, Bangladesh RMG industry braces for impact
Global fashion retailer H&M has closed 135 outlets worldwide in the first nine months of 2025, raising concerns about potential
US apparel tariffs hit decades-high 26.4%, reshaping market, straining retailers
The sharp escalation of the US tariffs on imported clothing is reshaping the country’s apparel market, driving up costs, reducing
Asian apparel suppliers under pressure as US buyers shift to Africa, Jordan, Egypt
Key Asian apparel exporters, including Bangladesh, China, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, and Cambodia, are navigating a complex mix of tariff pressures,
Agrochemical producers demand policy support to achieve self-sufficiency
Bangladeshi agrochemical producers have called on the government to introduce urgent policy support aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in local production.
Ahsan H Mansur appointed as Bangladesh Bank governor
The interim government on Tuesday, appointed Ahsan H Mansur, a distinguished economist, as the new governor of the Bangladesh Bank.
Bangladesh faces higher workplace heat risks than global average: ILO
The impact of excessive heat on workplaces in Bangladesh is significantly higher than the global average, although the situation has
Sheikh Hasina calls for exploring new export markets
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday emphasized the importance of targeting diverse markets, including the Middle East, Gulf countries, Africa,
WTO forecasts global trade rebound in 2024 but warns of risks
Global merchandise trade is expected to gradually recover this year following a contraction in 2023, primarily driven by the lingering
