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
Exporters expand capacity to make technical garments
Local garment manufacturers are pumping money to expand their capacity to produce technical garment items such as activewear and workwear since their demand is rising in the western markets.
6 October 2022, 02:10 AM
Apparel export can hit $95 billion by 2030 riding on manmade fibre
Apparel exports from Bangladesh will cross $95 billion by 2030 if the country can expand its share in the global market for manmade fibre (MMF) to 12 per cent from less than 5 per cent at present, according to a recent study.
5 October 2022, 02:30 AM
Businesses dealt a blow
Business and industrial activities were disrupted for several hours since yesterday afternoon as the national power grid failed, plunging half of the country into darkness.
5 October 2022, 02:20 AM
Cheaper cotton raises hopes of higher RMG work orders
The slowdown in demand and stronger US dollar worldwide has pushed down cotton prices in the international market, raising hopes of increased work orders from global brands and retailers among local garment makers.
4 October 2022, 03:10 AM
Govt getting ready for CEPA talks with India
Bangladesh has started the groundwork to begin negotiations for signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India, as has been agreed upon by top leaders of both countries last month.
4 October 2022, 02:50 AM
Two more RMG units get global green recognition
The number of green garment factories in Bangladesh has reached 173 as two more units received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) yesterday.
3 October 2022, 18:00 PM
Exports slip after 13 months
Export earnings dropped 6.25 per cent year-on-year to $3.9 billion in September, the first fall in 14 months, as the cost-of-living crisis in the western countries took its toll on Bangladesh’s main foreign currency earning sector.
3 October 2022, 02:30 AM
Apparel export to EU: Bangladesh poised to overtake China
Bangladesh is poised to overtake China in garment exports to Europe, the world’s largest market, anytime in the near future for work orders shifting its way and its price competitiveness.
2 October 2022, 02:20 AM
Progress moderate in ending child labour
Bangladesh made moderate advancements last year in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labour, according to a report of the US Department of Labor published on Wednesday.
30 September 2022, 02:20 AM
US trade bodies want GSP reinstatement
The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) along with 270 other trade bodies has urged the US Congress to reinstate the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) for the convenience of American traders.
27 September 2022, 02:45 AM
Shwapna Bhowmick now Marks and Spencer’s head for Bangladesh, India
Bangladesh-born Shwapna Bhowmick has been promoted to play the role of the head of Bangladesh and India operations of British retail giant Marks and Spencer (M&S).
22 September 2022, 14:11 PM
Locally made jerseys to adorn FIFA World Cup
Bangladesh is increasingly becoming a source not only for replica football shirts worn by fans but also kits used in practice by players of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup alongside European clubs.
22 September 2022, 02:30 AM
Trade with India in rupee not feasible
Businesses will not be able to use the Indian rupee for trading with India as the Bangladesh Bank has not enlisted the currency for the settlement of bills for exports and imports.
22 September 2022, 02:10 AM
Policy on cards for cross-border electronic transmissions
The government is going to formulate a policy on cross-border electronic transmissions in a bid to help guide the country’s thriving e-commerce industry in this regard, according to a senior official of the commerce ministry.
19 September 2022, 18:00 PM
Sweater exporters in hot water
Sweater suppliers in Bangladesh are witnessing relatively a dull season because of a longer-than-usual dry spell in European countries and the higher cost of living fueled by the Russian-Ukraine war.
16 September 2022, 02:00 AM
Transit deal with Bhutan edges closer to reality
A transit agreement between Bangladesh and Bhutan was finalised yesterday with senior officials of both countries agreeing to draft terms and conditions at a secretary level meeting in Dhaka.
15 September 2022, 02:50 AM
Bangladesh leads global denim market
Bangladesh’s dominance in the global denim market has continued thanks to a surge in demand driven by the trade tension between the US and China.
14 September 2022, 02:30 AM
3 more garment factories get global green recognition
Three more Bangladeshi garment factories yesterday received international recognition of being green, taking the total to 171, although international clothing retailers and brands are still not paying premium prices for apparel items produced by those suppliers.
13 September 2022, 02:30 AM
Cotton price drop can’t cheer up garment makers
International cotton prices have significantly fallen but brought little cheer to local spinners and garment manufacturers suffering from a drop in work orders from international retailers and brands.
12 September 2022, 02:10 AM
Rise of an apparel mogul
Even in 1994, DBL Group, a leading garment exporter, was struggling to survive with less than 300 workers and a small factory in the capital’s Farmgate.
10 September 2022, 18:00 PM