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Knitwear exporters call for simplification of FOC procedures

The country’s knitwear exporters have called for resolving the complexities associated with the import of raw materials and the export

Rising yarn imports strain local spinners

The import of yarn saw a significant increase in 2024, leading to uneven competition for local spinners, primarily due to

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to US surge 41.6pc in November

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the United States experienced a remarkable 41.6 per cent year-on-year growth in November 2024, reaching $613.91

Govt to consult entrepreneurs on proposed gas price hike: adviser

Commerce adviser S K Bashir Uddin on Wednesday said that the interim government would engage with entrepreneurs before finalising the

DIFE presents 11-point labour reform proposal

The Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) on Tuesday presented an 11-point reform proposal, including raising penalties for

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to EU may fall by 20pc: study

Bangladesh’s graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, combined with the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), is projected to significantly

Long-term career prospects for female RMG workers at risk

Experts and labour rights campaigners on Monday said that the long-term career prospects for female workers in Bangladesh’s garment industry

Banks asked to provide salary loans to exporters

Bangladesh Bank has instructed commercial banks to provide loan facilities to export-oriented industries to cover salaries and allowances for August.

Factory owners asked to pay wages, allowances before Eid

The government on Wednesday asked all the factory owners including readymade garment (RMG) industry to ensure timely payment of wages

Bangladesh’s export earnings fall in April

The single month export earnings in April’24 recorded a negative growth of about 1.0 per cent to reach US$3.91 billion,