Three detained for stealing Tk 1 crore from Gazipur factory chairman’s car
5 September 2026
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Business
Bangladesh overtakes China again in apparel exports to US
5 September 2026
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Business
402 garment factories closed in Bangladesh in 3 years: Commerce minister
3 September 2026
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RMG
UK market to remain open for Bangladesh in post-LDC era: British High Commission
20 August 2026
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Business
RMG factories can generate 1,768MWp from rooftop solar: CPD
20 August 2026
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Business
Bangladesh, Netherlands team up to make RMG more sustainable
17 August 2026
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Business
RMG factories can cut energy bills through solar, machinery upgrades: CPD
16 August 2026
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Business
Bangladesh’s RMG exports to EU fall 16.43% in first half
15 August 2026
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Business
20 Bangladeshi textile, apparel companies join global sourcing fair in Las Vegas
13 August 2026
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Business
565 workers lose jobs at Ashulia garment factory as management cites order slump
7 August 2026
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RMG
BGMEA holds election
The biennial election of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) was held yesterday to elect office bearers for the 2025-27 tenure.
31 May 2025
Major US trade bodies welcome Trump’s hint at tariff relief for apparel, footwear
Five American trade bodies wrote joint letter to Trump
31 May 2025
RMG workers protest in Savar demanding arrears, Eid bonus
Workers of a readymade garment factory in Savar demonstrated for five hours today by blocking roads, demanding arrears and Eid bonus..Witnesses said around 700 workers of Basundhara Garments Limited, located in Hemayetpur area of Savar started their protest by blocking the Hemayetpur-Sin
25 May 2025
BGMEA wants 3-month window from India to clear pending shipments
The association urges the interim government to send a letter to India seeking the opportunity
21 May 2025
RMG workers block road in CEPZ demanding salaries, bonuses
As a result, severe traffic congestion was reported on both the Agrabad-Patenga and Patenga-Ring roads since 2:00pm
19 May 2025
RMG export to EU rises 29% in Jan-Mar
Bangladesh shipped $5.98 billion worth of apparels to the EU in the first three months of 2025
19 May 2025
Swisscontact, Swedish Embassy to launch green energy fund for RMG sector
"We want factories to see that sustainability is not just a cost but a competitive advantage"
19 May 2025
Mohammad Hatem becomes BKMEA president
He will serve the association for the 2025–27 tenure
15 May 2025
Local RMG to remain competitive even if tariffs rise
Bangladesh should improve garment quality and delivery speed amidst intense competition in global supply chains arising from US President Donald Trump’s recent reciprocal tariffs, said some international traders yesterday..Bangladesh has the opportunity to retain its competitive edge due t
12 May 2025
Work orders diverted from China, Vietnam may land in Bangladesh
The Trump administration’s tariff hike on China and Vietnam may divert work orders to Bangladesh, said a top leader of the Forum Panel, which will contest the upcoming Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) elections, yesterday..It would be preferable if Banglad
11 May 2025
Export proceeds of $7.6m stuck in Russia: BKMEA
Export proceeds amounting to around $7.6 million owed to 14 Bangladeshi exporters have been stuck in Russia for at least one year as Russian importers are facing a US dollar shortage, according to Mohammad Hatem, president of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA).
7 May 2025
Rival panels submit nominations for BGMEA elections
In the BGMEA election, two panels — the Forum and Sammilito Parishad — are contesting
26 April 2025
Bangladesh’s garment exports to EU surge 37% in Jan-Feb
However, the unit price of apparel exports declined by 1.46 percent during the period
26 April 2025
BTMA seeks duty-free access to US for garments made with US cotton
The association sent letters to the US embassy and an American cotton traders’ body
22 April 2025
Garment exports to US grow 17%
Bangladesh shipped apparels worth $5.74 billion in the July-March period to the USA
19 April 2025
Apparel sector urges NBR to retain current tax rate
Currently, the corporate tax is 12 percent for export-oriented garment factories and 10 percent for green factories
15 April 2025
2 factories vandalised in N’ganj as workers 'refuse to join March for Gaza'
2 garment factories inside Narayanganj EPZ were vandalised yesterday as workers allegedly did not join the "March for Gaza" protest
13 April 2025
Increase imports of US goods to reduce trade gap: textile millers
They also suggested increasing US content in manufactured goods to 20% to qualify for reduced tariff rates
12 April 2025
Bangladesh poised to become top global apparel exporter: Kihak Sung
The founder of Korean EPZ praises the steps taken by the chief adviser
10 April 2025
Workers rally in Gazipur over unpaid wages, bonuses
Hundreds of workers joined the rally, which began at 4:00pm, demanding payment of overdue wages, accrued leave benefits, and Eid bonuses
7 April 2025