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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

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,

Bangladesh must revamp education to meet 4IR challenges: experts

Bangladesh risks falling behind in the global race if it fails to modernise its education system and equip its workforce

Bangladesh must rethink economy to create jobs, say experts

Experts and business leaders have warned that Bangladesh’s existing economic model has reached its limits and must be replaced with

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

Rising temperatures endanger 72m garment workers, CCC calls action

Global rights group Clean Clothes Campaign (CCC) has urged fashion brands, suppliers, and governments to take immediate action to protect

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to EU up 13% in eight months despite August dip

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union (EU) grew by 13.13 per cent year-on-year in the January–August 2025 period, reaching

Bangladesh reaches 268 LEED-certified factories with five new additions

Bangladesh has strengthened its position as a global hub for sustainable garment manufacturing, with the number of LEED-certified factories rising

Bangladesh outpaces Asian peers, with 86.7% local value addition in RMG exports

Bangladesh has emerged as one of the strongest performers in apparel and textile value addition, outpacing most Asian competitors, according

Bangladesh to ratify three ILO conventions on OSH, harassment-free workplaces

The government has announced plans to ratify three International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, covering occupational safety and health, its promotional