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BGMEA won’t become political platform again

The leaders of the Sammilita Parishad, a contesting panel for the upcoming biennial election of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association, said that the BGMEA office will never again become a platform for any political party...

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3 RMG units get LEED certificates

Now Bangladesh has 243 United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified readymade garment factories as three more units achieved status of green factories, according to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association. 

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RMG exports to major markets rise

Bangladesh’s readymade garment exports to its major markets, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, witnessed a considerable growth in the 10 months (July-April) of the current financial year 2024-25...

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Global denim makers see Bangladesh’s competitiveness

The global manufacturers of denim and denim raw materials, including fibre, chemicals, and yarn, said that Bangladesh would be competitive in the international denim market despite the US tariff and other global trade turmoil...

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Hatem-led panel wins in BKMEA election

Mohammad Hatem-led panel, the Progressive Knit Alliance, will lead the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association, Bangladesh’s influential knitwear trade body, for the 2025-27 tenure, as the Alliance secured all 35 directorships...

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RMG exports from Bangladesh to US soar by 26.66pc in Jan-Mar

The country’s readymade garment exports to the United States, Bangladesh’s single largest export destination, witnessed a growth of 26.66 per cent in January-March period of 2025 to $2.22 billion, amid fears of tariffs imposed by the US.

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Russian buyers block $7.6m payment to Bangladesh apparel makers

Several exporters of the country’s readymade garment sector are unable to recover $7.6 million from Russian buyers due to transaction complications, said Mohammad Hatem, president of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association...

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3-day denim expo begins May 12

The 18th edition of ‘Bangladesh Denim Expo’ will begin in May 12-13 at International Convention City Bashundhara that will bring together denim enthusiasts, fashion enthusiasts and industry experts to celebrate the art of denim-making...

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Businesses offer Tk 550cr for LNG import: Hatem

Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association president Mohammad Hatem said that the industrialist have proposed the government to provide Tk 550 crore to import liquefied natural gas to address the ongoing gas issues in the country’s garment and textile sector...

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RMG washing technologists for cordination

The leaders of Bangladesh Garments Washing Technologists Foundation have underscored the need for a collective effort for sustainable development in the washing sector, which plays a significant role in value addition.

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Rajshahi Textile Mills to be turned into green industry

Leading industrial conglomerate PRAN-RFL Group is set to revive the long-defunct Rajshahi Textile Mills, aiming to transform it into the largest environment-friendly industrial hub in northern Bangladesh...

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BTMA urges adviser to solve gas problems

The country’s textile millers demanded raising the bulk consumer limit for captive power gas connections to 20 megawatts from the existing 10 MW...