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Refayet Ullah Mirdha

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US textile bodies question reciprocal trade pact clause

5 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh’s apparel exporters are facing fresh uncertainty over the textile clause in the Bangladesh-US Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), after leading US textile trade bodies argued that the mechanism is unlikely to achieve American industrial goals and called for an alternative framework.
5 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh EU Duty-Free Access After LDC Graduation

Govt takes twin-track approach to retain EU duty-free access

29 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh is pursuing a dual-track strategy to retain duty-free access to the European Union after graduating from the least developed country (LDC) category, negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) with the bloc while also seeking to qualify for its GSP Plus trade preference scheme.
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Bangladesh missing out on China market opportunity

24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
When China widened duty-free access to 97 percent of Bangladeshi products in 2020 and later extended the concession to almost all goods in 2024, it appeared to offer Bangladesh a rare opening.
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Bangladesh remains key sourcing market: H&M

19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Swedish retail giant H&M has said Bangladesh remains “a very important sourcing market”, amid media reports suggesting it may reduce purchases from the country.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Made in Bangladesh jerseys reach FIFA World Cup 2026

17 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Jerseys manufactured in Bangladesh were worn by the Cape Verde national team during their World Cup debut match against Spain
17 June 2026, 00:00 AM
FIFA World Cup 2026 jerseys made in Bangladesh

Made in Bangladesh jerseys reach FIFA World Cup 2026

16 June 2026, 21:40 PM
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, 21:40 PM
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Bangladesh will respond to USTR’s forced labour claim

16 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh is preparing a formal response to the USTR’s claim that the country has failed to prevent imports of goods made with forced labour, in a bid to avoid a proposed 10 percent tariff on its exports to the United States.
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh budget 2026 LDC graduation plan

Budget lacks dedicated plan for LDC graduation

12 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Although the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 offers some measures that are aligned with the government’s Smooth Transition Strategy (STS) for LDC graduation, it lacks a dedicated framework with preparations for this watershed moment, which is due in November, experts said.
12 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Textile sector needs Tk 10,000cr investment

Bangladesh needs Tk 10,000 crore additional investments in the primary textile sector to reduce its import dependence for fabrics for
9 February 2019, 18:00 PM
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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, 18:00 PM
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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, 18:00 PM
Brexit Impact in World Economy

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, 18:00 PM
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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, 18:00 PM

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, 18:00 PM

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, 18:00 PM
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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, 18:00 PM
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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, 18:00 PM

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, 18:00 PM

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, 18:00 PM

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, 18:00 PM
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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, 18:00 PM
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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, 18:00 PM
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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, 18:00 PM
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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, 18:00 PM
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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, 18:00 PM
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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, 18:00 PM

Accord list faulty: BGMEA

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) yesterday termed faulty a list of 532 garment factories
14 November 2018, 18:00 PM
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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, 18:00 PM

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