11:58 am, Wednesday, 30 September 2026

H&M starts cutting ties with Bangladeshi garment suppliers

Swedish fast-fashion giant notifies more than half a dozen factories of business termination, leaving long-standing partners facing an uncertain future

US tariff uncertainty drives Bangladeshi apparel shift to the EU

Uncertainty surrounding the future of US tariff regimes—set to change after July 9—has compelled Bangladeshi garment suppliers to diversify their