BKMEA polls on May 10
The Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association have announced the election schedule for its board of directors and office bearers for the 2025-2027 terms...
Apparel
Apparel exports to US reach $7.34 billion in 2024
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to the United States in 2024 saw a marginal 0.75 per cent growth to reach $7.34 billion compared with those of $7.29 billion in 2023 amid fluctuations in shipments throughout the year.
Many RMG, textile units yet to pay Dec wages
Over one hundred readymade garment factory units in the country are yet to pay wages and allowances of December, 2024 to their workers within the first week of February, which is approaching its end...
Indian HC finds cooperation in apparel sector as testament to interdependence聽聽
High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Pranay Verma at an interactive session with businesses in the apparel sector in Dhaka on Monday highlighted importance of the Ready-Made Garments sector in Bangladesh鈥檚 socio-economic development and also in promoting closer supply/value chain linkages between the two countries.
23 RMG makers may lose $30m as Mosaic鈥檚 chains to be closed
At least 23 readymade garment manufacturers of Bangladesh are at risk of not receiving payment of about $30 million from Mosaic Brands Limited, one of Australia鈥檚 largest retailers, as all its fashion chains of Mosaic are to be shut down soon permanently...
Textile millers in Bangladesh for banning yarn import thru land ports
The country鈥檚 textile sector businesses have requested finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed to impose a ban on yarn imports using the customs houses of all land ports in the interest of the country鈥檚 textile sector...
APPAREL, TEXTILE SECTORS: Trade bodies urge govt not to increase gas price
Apparel and textile sector trade bodies on Monday wrote to the interim government demanding suspending the plan to increase the price of gas for the industrial sector and captive power plants...
Two more factories get LEED certification
Two new factories in Bangladesh have got LEED certification since Bangladesh鈥檚 RMG industry remains unwavering in its commitment to sustainable growth amidst the challenges posed by a global economic downturn...
Beximco units not opening for defaulted loan: adviser
Labour adviser M Sakhawat Hussain on Thursday said that the reopening of the closed factories of Beximco Group is no longer possible, as the factories have a massive default loans...
RMG exports to EU soar by 24pc in Nov
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to the European Union increased by 24 per cent in November 2024 compared with those in the same month of the previous year...
Yarn-fabric show begins
The 23rd Dhaka International Yarn and Fabric Show 2025 (Winter Edition) organised jointly by CEMS-Global USA and CCPIT-Tex China began on Wednesday at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital Dhaka, said a press release...
IMPORT PAYMENTS: BTMA wants extended credit period
The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association has demanded the government to extend the usance period for payments on import of industrial raw materials...
RMG workers block highway for benefit
Several hundred workers of a readymade garment factory at Ashulia, on the outskirts of the capital, on Monday blocked the Dhaka-Tangail Highway for five hours demanding their termination benefit...
RMG workers for Eid bonus equal to one month鈥檚 wage
Ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr, to be held at the end of March, garment workers in Dhaka have issued a set of six demands, including a bonus equivalent to one month鈥檚 wage, as part of a broader call for fair treatment and improved working conditions.
Apparel exports to US declines slightly
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to the United States experienced a slight decline of 0.44 per cent during the January-November period of 2024, compared to the same period of 2023...