ADB to give Modern Syntex $50 million for polyester chips project

The financing will support MSL's expansion of its polyester chips production capacity from 107 tonnes to 407 tonnes per day and refinance short-term local working capital loans.
29 September 2026

Envoy Textiles recommends 32.50% cash dividend despite lower profit

Its earnings per share stood at Tk 8.24 for the year ended June 30, 2026
28 September 2026

How a Bangladeshi garment-maker is fighting the Middle East energy crunch

Since 2019, 4A has generated its own power, including through solar panels, making it an exception in Bangladesh's garment industry
22 September 2026

Import rules eased for specialised fabrics used in niche apparel

Apparel exporters will now be able to import specialised fabrics and materials used to produce niche products such as seamless sportswear, underwear and functional garments more easily, as the government has relaxed several provisions of the country's import policy.
21 September 2026

Bangladesh's garment prices in EU less than half of Vietnam's

In the price chart, Bangladesh is only above Pakistan, the cheapest supplier.
16 September 2026

RMG shipments to US jumped 25% in August

In the July-August period, Bangladesh’s garment exports to the US brought in $1.61 billion, up 11.42 percent from $1.44 billion in the same two months a year earlier
16 September 2026

Govt reinstates decision on import of 10 to 30 count yarn under bond

Earlier, the National Board of Revenue (NBR), on September 7, withdrew the zero-duty import facility for 10 to 30 count yarn, aiming to protect the local textile sector
13 September 2026
5 September 2026

Bangladesh overtakes China again in apparel exports to US

Earlier, in January-February this year, Bangladesh overtook China for the first time in garment shipments to the USA
5 September 2026

402 garment factories closed in Bangladesh in 3 years: Commerce minister

Parliament was told that 282 BGMEA and 120 BKMEA member factories shut during the period amid global and domestic pressures
3 September 2026

UK market to remain open for Bangladesh in post-LDC era: British High Commission

After LDC graduation, Bangladesh will move directly into the Enhanced Preferences tier of the DCTS, under which 92 percent of goods will continue to qualify for duty-free access to the UK market
20 August 2026

RMG factories can generate 1,768MWp from rooftop solar: CPD

The study assessed the share of electricity demand that factories can fulfil through rooftop solar
20 August 2026

Bangladesh, Netherlands team up to make RMG more sustainable

Dutch minister emphasises expansion of circular economy
17 August 2026

RMG factories can cut energy bills through solar, machinery upgrades: CPD

The CPD gathered data from 350 RMG factories and examined 65 machine types across eight production categories
16 August 2026

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to EU fall 16.43% in first half

However, in June alone, the volume rose 6.53 percent
15 August 2026

20 Bangladeshi textile, apparel companies join global sourcing fair in Las Vegas

The three-day exhibition, SOURCING, was held from August 10 to 12
13 August 2026

565 workers lose jobs at Ashulia garment factory as management cites order slump

Management says falling purchase orders and financial pressure forced the cuts; a labour leader disputes the explanation and demands reinstatement
7 August 2026

Bangladesh's RMG exports to the US fall 5.75% in Jan-Jun

For the single month of June 2026, exports from Bangladesh to the US were $763.57 million, up 5.74 percent compared with June last year
6 August 2026

BGMEA, OCAB join hands to attract Chinese investment in RMG

The joint initiative aims to establish a one-stop business matchmaking platform that would facilitate investment partnerships
4 August 2026

BTMA, BGMEA join hands to launch annual global textile machinery expo

The exhibition, to be known as the Bangladesh International Textile and Apparel Machinery Exhibition (BITMA), will be held in Dhaka every year
4 August 2026