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Bangladesh garment industry faces pivotal shift as US sourcing evolves

Bangladesh’s readymade garment sector is entering a decisive phase as United States fashion companies accelerate a restructuring of their global

Bangladesh garment output down up to 30pc amid energy crisis

Garment production and shipments in Bangladesh’s key industrial hubs have been severely disrupted by an ongoing energy crisis, with factory

Bangladeshi exports may bear 40pc of EU tariffs after LDC graduation

Bangladeshi exporters may need to shoulder nearly 40 per cent of post-graduation tariff costs to stay competitive in the European

BGMEA to launch digital factory passport for garment sector

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has announced plans to develop an AI-enabled ESG compliance framework, dubbed the ‘digital

BGMEA urges buyers to support unified code of conduct

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association have urged buyers to assist manufacturers in introducing a unified code of conduct in

Global report exposes systemic labour exploitation in Bangladesh RMG sector

A new global report has exposed widespread exploitation in Bangladesh’s garment industry, revealing evidence of child labour, forced labour, withheld

Amfori unveils plan to cut audit duplication in RMG supply chain

Amfori, a global risk management facilitator, has presented a new action plan aimed at reducing repeated audits in the supply

US announces 35% tariff on Bangladeshi exports effective August 1

The United States has announced a 35 per cent tariff on all Bangladeshi exports entering the US market, effective August

Stakeholders unite to streamline compliance in RMG sector

A high-level consultation involving key stakeholders from the Apparel and textile sector — including the ILO, DIFE, and major global

BGMEA elections expected by April

The election board and election-related committees will be formed by the end of January 2025, with the aim of completing