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US buyer inspections in Bangladesh surge 61% amid sourcing shift from China

Inspection and audit demand from US buyers in Bangladesh surged by 61 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of

UK retailer NEXT accused of anti-union action in Sri Lanka

The UK retail giant NEXT has been accused of escalating anti-union activity in Sri Lanka after halting wage payments to

World Bank estimates Bangladesh’s growth at 3.3pc in FY25

Bangladesh’s economy experienced a marked slowdown in the financial year 2024–25, with GDP growth estimated to have fallen to 3.3

Global apparel shift threatens Bangladesh’s EU market lead

Bangladesh, the world’s second-largest apparel exporter, may soon face heightened competition in its largest export destination, the European Union (EU),

WB downgrades Bangladesh’s growth forecast to 3.3pc

Bangladesh’s economic growth outlook has been downgraded as political instability and ongoing financial challenges weigh heavily on the country’s prospects.

Trump’s tariffs: Bangladesh among hardest-hit nations in Asia

The United State President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariff regime has significantly raised trade barriers for Asian economies, with countries

Bangladesh shows moderate wage disparity among lower-middle income countries

A recent International Labour Organization (ILO) report revealed that wage inequality had decreased in most countries since 2000, but it

Investors optimistic about denim subsector despite challenges

Local and global investors in Bangladesh’s readymade garment sector saw strong prospects for growth and improvement in denim subsector, despite

Bangladesh slips 3 notches to 84th in GHI

Bangladesh’s position in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) has dropped by three places in 2024, indicating a worsening food security

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to EU drop by 4.84pc in Jan-July

Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the European Union during the first seven months of 2024 (January to July) experienced a decline