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Inflation drops to 8.48 per cent, lowest in 27 months

Inflation in Bangladesh has dropped below 9 per cent for the first time in 27 months, according to data released

Tariffs push US fashion brands out of China, Bangladesh looks ahead

Bangladesh is increasingly being seen as a top contender to absorb apparel orders shifting away from China, as US fashion

Pakistan eyes Bangladesh’s textile waste to boost recycling industry

Pakistan could meet its growing demand for raw materials in the recycling industry by importing textile waste from Bangladesh’s garment

BIDA launches investor-centric website

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), the country’s apex investment promotion agency, has officially unveiled its newly redesigned website, marking

New global apparel initiative launched with Bangladesh, Turkey as pilots

A new global programme, the Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI), was launched in London on June 26, aiming to

BGMEA new president flags risks to RMG sector from Iran-Israel conflict

The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel could pose a new challenge for Bangladesh’s readymade garment sector, as a potential

Chittagong Port handles record containers in FY25 amid disruptions

Chittagong Port, the principal maritime gateway of Bangladesh and widely regarded as the lifeline of the country’s economy, has achieved

Fashion industry falling behind on climate targets

The global fashion industry is falling dangerously behind in its efforts to tackle climate change, according to a new report

Bangladesh PMI surges to 58.9 point in May

The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Bangladesh recorded a notable increase in May, reaching 58.9, marking a 6.0-point rise from

World Bank approves $250m to strengthen governance in Bangladesh

The World Bank has approved $250 million in financing to enhance public sector performance in Bangladesh, with a focus on