3:04 pm, Monday, 24 August 2026

Bangladesh RMG sector urged to diversify amid global trade shifts

Speakers at a breakfast meeting on Thursday urged Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector to diversify from low- to high-value products

BGMEA seeks clarity on US raw material usage, supply chain transparency

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has called for clarity on the formula for calculating US raw material usage,

BTMA seeks end to AIT on cotton imports, revival of 15% corp tax

Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) on Monday called on the government to immediately withdraw the 2 per cent Advance Income

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

ILO, BEPZA sign deal to align EPZ labour laws with national standards

The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) have signed a letter of intent to

Sammilito Parishad vows to end politicisation of BGMEA leadership

Sammilito Parishad, a panel of apparel manufacturers contesting the forthcoming BGMEA election, has pledged to lead the trade body with

Forum pledges savings scheme to ensure timely wages for RMG workers

Forum, a panel of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) members contesting the upcoming biennial election, has proposed the

76 candidates to vie for 35 director posts in BGMEA elections

A total of 76 candidates will vie for 35 posts on the board of directors of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to EU rise 37pc in Jan-Feb

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union (EU) have experienced significant growth, increasing by 37 per cent during the January-February

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