Fast fashion garments pile up in South Asia as Middle East conflict grounds planes

Shipments of garments for Zara owner ​Inditex and other major clothing retailers are stranded at airports in Bangladesh and India, according to three manufacturers, ‌as the conflict in the Middle East forces airlines such as Emirates and Qatar Airways to cancel flights.
8 March 2026

Bangladesh’s RMG market share in EU rises to 21.57%

Bangladesh shipped apparels worth 19.41 billion euros in 2025 to the EU
28 February 2026

Bangladesh’s share in US apparel market rises to 10.53%

Bangladesh shipped apparel worth $8.20 billion out of the $77.88 billion imported by the US last year
25 February 2026

BGMEA seeks release of cash incentives to ensure workers’ salaries before Eid

Garment exporters tell Bangladesh Bank governor that delays in settling Tk 5,700 crore are straining factories
24 February 2026

RMG exports to non-traditional markets dip nearly 5%

Shipments fall to $3.77b in Jul-Jan as demand weakens
9 February 2026

Yarn import restriction to risk buyers and employment: BGMEA

The BGMEA sent a note to the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC)
2 February 2026

BTMA temporarily backtracks from mill closure move

The government assured them of resolving the problems through stakeholder consultations
29 January 2026

The EU-India trade deal: What implications for Bangladesh

The deal that changes the competitive landscape
29 January 2026

Buying houses want continuation of duty-free yarn import facility

Withdrawal of the facility will hurt Bangladesh’s RMG export, they say
25 January 2026

FTA with Latin Mercosur bloc could boost garment trade: BGMEA

Garment makers discuss bilateral trade with the Uruguayan ambassador in Dhaka
8 January 2026
29 December 2025

Bangladesh's RMG exports to non-traditional markets fall 3.19% in Jul-Nov

Higher reciprocal tariff to the USA is to blame, experts said
14 December 2025

BGMEA seeks Chinese investment in man-made fibre

Leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) today sought cooperation from the Chinese investors for joint-venture investment in manmade fibre (MMF), chemical and renewable energy..The request was made during a meeting between the BGMEA officials an
11 December 2025
7 December 2025

Exports fall for fourth consecutive month

Earnings from exports dropped 5.54% year-on-year to $3.89 billion in November
4 December 2025

Full FoC import could backfire, say textile, accessory makers

Leaders of the sector meet with Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Tuesday
3 December 2025

Make factories jolt-ready to ensure workers' safety: BGMEA

The garment makers’ association urges its members
22 November 2025

BGMEA asks members not to respond to RSC letter

BGMEA said a final position would be shared after discussions in the upcoming RSC meeting
10 November 2025

RMG Sustainability Council expands mandate beyond safety

The council currently focuses on issues related to the occupational safety and health of workers
9 November 2025

RMG worker’s death sparks protest, highway blocked in Narayanganj

Workers allege Rina was denied sick leave and forced to continue working
3 November 2025