RMG exports to non-traditional markets decline 5.95% in Jul-May

Bangladesh considers all markets non-traditional except the USA, the European Union (EU), Canada and the UK.
6 June 2026

Mass layoffs at Al-Muslim Group factories ignite protests in Savar

Workers allege dismissal of 1,868 employees across seven Savar factories violated provisions of the Bangladesh Labour Act
6 June 2026

Commerce minister seeks Chinese investment in green tech

The second Bangladesh-China Green Textile Expo 2026 begins today
14 May 2026

Bangladesh seeks LDC graduation deferment at UN hearing

Commerce minister attended the virtual hearing with UNCDP chair, held on April 29
30 April 2026

BGMEA seeks land for garment villages in Chattogram

The garment makers’ platform sits with Chattogram district administration
28 April 2026

Acute load-shedding taking toll on garment sector: BKMEA

The power situation remains concerning at present, says BKMEA president
25 April 2026

Middle East conflict disrupting garment production: BGMEA president

The association sat with the commerce minister today
15 April 2026

RMG exports to US fall 2.54% in July-March

The US accounts for about 20 percent of the country’s total annual apparel exports
12 April 2026

Bangladesh gains ground in US apparel market as China falls behind

Bangladesh overtook China in garment exports to the United States during the January-February period of 2026, as China lost its top position amid the impact of American reciprocal tariffs, according to data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) released today.
4 April 2026

RMG sector faces headwinds, outlook cautiously moderate: BB

Report says economic recovery of importing nations, diversification, global supply chain stability key to sector's export growth
29 March 2026

BGMEA wants single-digit bank interest rates

The association sat with Bangladesh Bank governor today, placing a set of recommendations
11 March 2026

Four to five garment factories may struggle to pay Eid bonus

Four to five garment factories may face difficulties paying workers’ salaries and bonuses ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr due to financial constraints, a vice-president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said today.
8 March 2026

Fast fashion garments pile up in South Asia as Middle East conflict grounds planes

Shipments of garments for Zara owner ​Inditex and other major clothing retailers are stranded at airports in Bangladesh and India, according to three manufacturers, ‌as the conflict in the Middle East forces airlines such as Emirates and Qatar Airways to cancel flights.
8 March 2026

Bangladesh’s RMG market share in EU rises to 21.57%

Bangladesh shipped apparels worth 19.41 billion euros in 2025 to the EU
28 February 2026

Bangladesh’s share in US apparel market rises to 10.53%

Bangladesh shipped apparel worth $8.20 billion out of the $77.88 billion imported by the US last year
25 February 2026

BGMEA seeks release of cash incentives to ensure workers’ salaries before Eid

Garment exporters tell Bangladesh Bank governor that delays in settling Tk 5,700 crore are straining factories
24 February 2026

RMG exports to non-traditional markets dip nearly 5%

Shipments fall to $3.77b in Jul-Jan as demand weakens
9 February 2026

Yarn import restriction to risk buyers and employment: BGMEA

The BGMEA sent a note to the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC)
2 February 2026

BTMA temporarily backtracks from mill closure move

The government assured them of resolving the problems through stakeholder consultations
29 January 2026