US cotton plan considers Bangladesh a key market
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Bangladesh is expected to play a significant role in a new US initiative aimed at boosting American cotton exports, as the Trump administration links potential tariff benefits for Bangladeshi apparel exports to the use of US cotton and textile inputs.
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EU to assess Bangladesh’s proposal for FTA
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The European Union is set to begin an internal assessment of Bangladesh’s proposal for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the bloc, nearly a year after the proposal was first placed.
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Over 95% of apparel factories pay April salaries
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
More than 95 percent of factories across garment and textile associations paid April salaries ahead of Eid-ul-Azha as of yesterday evening, according to Industrial Police (IP) data.
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
High duties on solar parts slow green transition
25 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The government should reduce import duties on solar equipment in the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2026-27 to encourage wider adoption of renewable energy and help exporters meet international compliance requirements, said Vidiya Amrit Khan, vice-president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
25 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Dhaka Airport: Cargo exports hit as 3 of 4 scanners out of order
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Exports through Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) have been severely disrupted as three of the four Explosive Detection System (EDS) scanners remain non-functional.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh should move up the global value chain: ADB
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The study on GVCs, growth, and inequality was released yesterday
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
BGMEA offers to help US define cotton use rules
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The offer was made as US officials are yet to clarify how the facilities will work in practice
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Apparel makers to seek clarity on US cotton tariff deal
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
USTR officials arrive for talks on reciprocal tariff deal implementation and ongoing investigations into overcapacity and forced labour issues
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh looking to stay competitive after LDC graduation
The government will soon find an alternative for cash subsidies on export so that local exporters can remain competitive even after Bangladesh graduates from the list of least developed countries (LDCs) in 2026, according to experts.
21 March 2023, 03:30 AM
67% RMG export earnings come from 10 items
About 68 per cent of Bangladesh’s annual export earnings from apparels is still confined to just 10 items, indicating that product diversification in the industry is yet to reach expected levels even after a journey of four-and-a-half decades.
20 March 2023, 02:30 AM
World’s best green factory now in Bangladesh
Bangladesh now not only has the most green garment factories but yesterday also became home to a textile factory which scored the highest rating of United Stated Green Building Council.
26 February 2023, 03:00 AM
Bangladesh now home to world’s best green factory
Green Textile Limited Unit 4, a joint concern of Epic Group and Envoy Legacy of Bangladesh, scored 104 out of 110, highest in the globe
25 February 2023, 14:57 PM
Fabrics market swells on rising consumption
Rising per capita income, stricter anti-smuggling measures and the production of value-added apparel items have catapulted Bangladesh’s annual yarn and fabrics sales to $9 billion
21 February 2023, 02:30 AM
Textile, machinery market growing fast in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has become one of the important hotspots for textile and garment machinery amidst the quest of entrepreneurs to improve productivity and cater to orders of apparel shifting from other countries.
16 February 2023, 02:00 AM
Green factories brighten image of apparel sector
Bangladesh’s apparel industry has witnessed numerous ups and downs ever since the deadly fire at the Tazreen Fashions factory in Ashulia and collapse of Rana Plaza in Savar about a decade ago.
12 February 2023, 02:30 AM
Export earnings defy hard times
Despite the persisting volatility in the global economy and higher consumer prices in the western markets, Bangladesh’s merchandise shipment grew 5.89 per cent year-on-year to $5.13 billion in January, official data showed yesterday.
3 February 2023, 02:00 AM
Dollar crisis puts textile millers in a tight spot
The ongoing dollar shortage in the banking sector is posing a threat to local textile millers and spinners as they are in trouble in opening letters of credit (LCs) to import raw materials and cotton to feed the country’s readymade garment industry.
31 January 2023, 02:00 AM
Import of Ramadan essentials: If needed, use forex reserves
The commerce ministry has asked Bangladesh Bank to take all necessary measures to ensure smooth import of six essentials ahead of the coming Ramadan.
23 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Can Bangladesh overtake China to be EU’s biggest apparel source?
Bangladesh is poised to become the source of most of the European Union’s (EU) apparel as China, the largest apparel supplier worldwide, is witnessing a decrease in its share of trade with the bloc.
23 January 2023, 03:00 AM
RMG export to Russia drops sharply
Even a year ago before the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, Rajiv Chowdhury, managing director of Young4ever Textiles, used to ship T-shirts and polo shirts worth $1 million to Russia as the market was opening up for local exporters.
23 January 2023, 02:30 AM
Bangladesh wants MIGA-backed loans at 4% max
Bangladesh plans to pay a maximum of 4 per cent in the interest rate and commissions against the loans to be guaranteed by the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), said officials of the commerce ministry yesterday.
20 January 2023, 02:30 AM
Bangladesh retains 2nd place in RMG export to EU
Apparel shipments to the European Union (EU) grew 41.76 per cent year-on-year to hit $19.40 billion in the January-October period of 2022, according to data from Eurostat, the statistics department of the EU.
19 January 2023, 03:30 AM
Asia comes to RMG exporters’ aid amid slowdown in EU, US
Amidst the slowdown in garment shipment to the European Union and the United States owing to persistently higher inflation, the Asian markets are emerging as the saviour for the apparel exporters from Bangladesh.
17 January 2023, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh misses out on using textile scraps in full
Spinners in Bangladesh are facing a shortage of waste cotton and textile scraps since a major portion of them is shipped abroad amid higher demand for recycled yarns and fabrics worldwide.
16 January 2023, 02:30 AM
RMG export growth slows in US, EU for global uncertainty
The growth of garment shipment to the US and the European Union declined in July-December as consumers in the two largest export destinations of Bangladesh have remained concerned about the persisting economic uncertainty for the raging Russia-Ukraine war.
13 January 2023, 02:00 AM
Investment in RMG accessories slows
The flow of fresh investments in the garment accessories segment slowed in the last two years mainly for the severe fallout of Covid-19, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the US dollar crisis.
9 January 2023, 03:00 AM
Narrow gap in dollar buy- sale rates
Apparel exporters have demanded that the government fast narrow down the gap between the rates at which the US dollar is bought and sold, citing that they were incurring losses for volatility in the exchange rate.
9 January 2023, 02:30 AM
Commerce ministry to BB: "Set aside dollar for import of essentials"
The commerce ministry today requested the Bangladesh Bank for keeping a certain quota of US dollar to facilitate import of six essential commodities to ensure smooth supply of the goods during Ramadan.
5 January 2023, 13:27 PM