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Refayet Ullah Mirdha

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Apparel exporters are losing Russian buyers

6 October 2026
Since the war in Ukraine began, sanctions have made it hard for Bangladeshi manufacturers to be paid or to send goods
6 October 2026
Bangladesh export earnings September 2026

Export growth picks up as garment rebounds

2 October 2026
The country’s merchandise exports rose 8.54 percent year-on-year to $3.93 billion in September, helped by a gradual recovery in garment shipments, according to data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) released yesterday.
2 October 2026
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News Analysis / RCEP bid moves forward. What now?

28 September 2026
The RCEP ministers approved the establishment of an Ad Hoc Accession Working Group to advance the accession process of Bangladesh, alongside Chile, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka
28 September 2026
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LDC deferment proposal gaining major support, Titumir says

27 September 2026
Bangladesh is gaining support from major countries and trade blocs for the country’s proposed LDC graduation deferment at the 81st UN General Assembly (UNGA) session, adviser to the prime minister on the ministries of finance and planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir said yesterday.
27 September 2026
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Can the US become a top import source for Bangladesh?

25 September 2026
Traditionally, China and India have been the major sourcing destinations
25 September 2026
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Rising heat puts Bangladesh’s garment workers at risk

24 September 2026
For Bangladesh, where rising temperatures are increasingly threatening the health and productivity of garment workers, a new heat stress management toolkit from the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) offers manufacturers and global brands a framework to address heat risks in factories.
24 September 2026
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Expired cylinder found at Ashulia explosion site

22 September 2026
Omar Sultan, a 38-year-old truck driver, was with colleagues at Pretty Group’s loading and unloading area in Jamgara, Ashulia, around 6:30pm on Sunday when, five minutes later, a massive explosion sent him fleeing.
22 September 2026
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SPOTLIGHT / BATEXPO returns after 12-year hiatus

17 September 2026
After a 12-year pause, the Bangladesh Apparel and Textile Exhibition (BATEXPO), a flagship event of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), is returning this year.
17 September 2026
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RMG exports soar 36pc

Garment export to non-traditional markets grew by 36.21 percent year-on-year to $2.90 billion in the current fiscal year's first six
2 February 2019
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RMG Unrest: No 'innocent' to be sacked

No “innocent” garment worker would be suspended, but those who got involved in criminal activities during the weeklong labour unrest would be punished, the BGMEA president said yesterday.
17 January 2019
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Experts wary of Brexit impact

The impasse on Brexit deal might negatively affect exports of Bangladeshi goods to the UK as there is a possibility of higher inflationary pressure on Britons, stemming from higher cost of living.
16 January 2019
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Readymade Garment Sector: Revised wage sees protests subside

The magnitude of unrest in Bangladesh’s garments industry comes down after yesterday’s revision of wages and threats of factory closure.
14 January 2019

Bangladesh biggest textile machinery market for China

Bangladesh will continue to grow as a major textile machinery market as local textile millers are expanding business riding on higher
9 January 2019

Apparel shipment to Europe quicker now

Bangladesh's garment shipment to Europe has expedited with the introduction of transshipment facility from Kolkata's Netaji International Airport on a pilot basis, exporters said.
6 January 2019
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Exports rise but fall short of target

Export earnings increased 2.18 percent year-on-year to $3.43 billion in December thanks to higher shipment of garment items.
3 January 2019
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H&M's fair living wage strategy pays off

Proper grading of the skilled workers ensures higher take-home salaries and inspires the workforce to improve productivity in garment factories, according to a recent study of Swedish retail giant H&M.
2 January 2019

Garment exporters keen on using Colombo port

Local garment exporters are keen on using the sea port in Colombo as it would save them time and money.
1 January 2019

Accord hands over 100 refurbished factories to local agency

The Accord, the inspection agency of more than 200 retailers and brands, has started handing over the remediated factories to the Remediation Coordination Cell (RCC) as they have fully fixed structural, fire and electrical loopholes.
22 December 2018

BGMEA ELECTION: Schedule next month

The schedule for the election of the executive committee of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) is set to be announced next month as the tenure of the current board will end on April 22. “We will declare the schedule on time,” said Siddiqur Rahman, president of the association.
16 December 2018
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60 apparel units remain shut amid workers' protest

Production at more than 60 garment factories remained suspended for the fourth consecutive day yesterday as owners kept those shuttered fearing unrest amid protests of workers, who apprehend discrimination in the new wage structure.
13 December 2018
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Bangladeshi apparel to draw bigger FDI

The ongoing trade war between China and the US will bring more work orders and more foreign direct investment for the garment
12 December 2018
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Yarn prices slide on supply glut

The fall in yarn prices by at least 12 percent in the last two months has made Bangladesh's 430 local millers uneasy, industry insiders said.
11 December 2018
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Accord: blessing turns burden?

The call for suspending the operations of the Accord, an inspection and remediation platform of more than 200 global clothing retailers and brands, has been getting louder as garment factory owners are being forced to spend several billion dollars to improve workplace safety.
27 November 2018
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Lotto bullish on Bangladesh

Lotto, the Italian sportswear brand, plans to double its stores in Bangladesh to 300 within the next two years, spurred by sizeable youth population and rising disposable income.
22 November 2018
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Cheap labour continues to draw Japanese investment

The devastating terrorist attack in Dhaka in July 2016 that killed seven Japanese citizens could not dampen the Far East nation's
18 November 2018

Accord list faulty: BGMEA

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) yesterday termed faulty a list of 532 garment factories
14 November 2018
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Ideas that won hearts

A group of young students have come up with innovative ideas that suggest they would go on to become dynamic leaders in the business world.
12 November 2018
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Shorter lead time key to RMG export growth

Maintaining a shorter lead time holds the key for Bangladesh's garment exporters as Western customers increasingly become
7 November 2018

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