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

Md Fazlul Hoque, new administrator of FBCCI

The commerce ministry has appointed Md Fazlul Hoque as the administrator of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI)
2 August 2026

Textile millers want refinancing scheme, BGMEA uninterrupted gas

Textile millers today urged the government to introduce a special refinancing scheme for existing loans to export-oriented primary textile industries with a maximum interest rate of 5 percent
22 July 2026

Karooni Fashions shuts Ratanpur unit indefinitely

Karooni Fashions Limited has shut one of its garment units in Kaliakair, Gazipur, indefinitely, affecting around 8,000 workers, under Section 13(1) of the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006
11 July 2026

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to EU fall 19% in Jan-Apr

Garment exports from Bangladesh to the European Union (EU) fell 19.33 percent year-on-year to €6.09 billion in the January-April period of 2026 due to intense international competition and weaker demand
27 June 2026

Made in Bangladesh jerseys reach FIFA World Cup 2026

Although a Bangladeshi team is not taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026, products “made in Bangladesh” have still made their way to football’s biggest stage.
16 June 2026

Reform-oriented budget to strengthen economy: BGMEA

Garment exporters have welcomed the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27
13 June 2026
10 June 2026

RMG exports to non-traditional markets decline 5.95% in Jul-May

Bangladesh considers all markets non-traditional except the USA, the European Union (EU), Canada and the UK.
6 June 2026

Mass layoffs at Al-Muslim Group factories ignite protests in Savar

Workers allege dismissal of 1,868 employees across seven Savar factories violated provisions of the Bangladesh Labour Act
6 June 2026

Commerce minister seeks Chinese investment in green tech

The second Bangladesh-China Green Textile Expo 2026 begins today
14 May 2026

Bangladesh seeks LDC graduation deferment at UN hearing

Commerce minister attended the virtual hearing with UNCDP chair, held on April 29
30 April 2026

BGMEA seeks land for garment villages in Chattogram

The garment makers’ platform sits with Chattogram district administration
28 April 2026