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US buyer inspections in Bangladesh surge 61% amid sourcing shift from China

Inspection and audit demand from US buyers in Bangladesh surged by 61 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of

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

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.

US fashion firms diversifying sourcing beyond Bangladesh

Fashion companies in the United States are diversifying their sourcing beyond China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh to manage rising geopolitical risks,

Webinar exposes Nike’s equality narrative vs. garment workers’ realities

Garment workers within Nike’s supplier factories across Asia have voiced criticism against the public image of the global sportswear brand,

Bangladesh misses out on increased global RMG demand share

Bangladesh’s ability to seize a greater portion of the heightened global apparel demand in 2024 has been hampered by China’s

Climate change poses multiple health hazards for 70pc of global workers

The health consequences of climate change can include cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney disfunction and mental health conditions. A

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