Bangladesh’s RMG exports to the USA rise by 29% in Jan-Apr

Overall imports by the USA from the world also increased by 10.65% in the period
16 June 2025, 14:21 PM

Four more Bangladeshi garment factories awarded LEED certificates

Three received the highest platinum rating and one gold rating
15 June 2025, 12:25 PM

Team Group MD Abdullah Hil Rakib laid to rest

Rakib died in a canoe capsize accident in Canada along with a Biman pilot
14 June 2025, 13:27 PM

80% industrial units have so far paid Eid bonus

While 96% of industrial units have paid April salary
4 June 2025, 12:01 PM

Forum panel wins BGMEA election

The Forum panel has won the biennial election of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), according to the final results announced by the election commission.
1 June 2025, 18:10 PM

BGMEA holds election

The biennial election of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) was held yesterday to elect office bearers for the 2025-27 tenure.
31 May 2025, 18:00 PM
31 May 2025, 13:08 PM

RMG workers protest in Savar demanding arrears, Eid bonus

Workers of a readymade garment factory in Savar demonstrated for five hours today by blocking roads, demanding arrears and Eid bonus..Witnesses said around 700 workers of Basundhara Garments Limited, located in Hemayetpur area of ​​Savar started their protest by blocking the Hemayetpur-Sin
25 May 2025, 18:35 PM

BGMEA wants 3-month window from India to clear pending shipments

The association urges the interim government to send a letter to India seeking the opportunity
21 May 2025, 16:54 PM

RMG workers block road in CEPZ demanding salaries, bonuses

As a result, severe traffic congestion was reported on both the Agrabad-Patenga and Patenga-Ring roads since 2:00pm
19 May 2025, 15:26 PM

RMG export to EU rises 29% in Jan-Mar

Bangladesh shipped $5.98 billion worth of apparels to the EU in the first three months of 2025
19 May 2025, 14:10 PM

Swisscontact, Swedish Embassy to launch green energy fund for RMG sector

"We want factories to see that sustainability is not just a cost but a competitive advantage"
19 May 2025, 13:16 PM

Mohammad Hatem becomes BKMEA president

He will serve the association for the 2025–27 tenure
15 May 2025, 13:48 PM

Local RMG to remain competitive even if tariffs rise

Bangladesh should improve garment quality and delivery speed amidst intense competition in global supply chains arising from US President Donald Trump’s recent reciprocal tariffs, said some international traders yesterday..Bangladesh has the opportunity to retain its competitive edge due t
12 May 2025, 15:42 PM

Work orders diverted from China, Vietnam may land in Bangladesh

The Trump administration’s tariff hike on China and Vietnam may divert work orders to Bangladesh, said a top leader of the Forum Panel, which will contest the upcoming Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) elections, yesterday..It would be preferable if Banglad
11 May 2025, 15:00 PM

Export proceeds of $7.6m stuck in Russia: BKMEA

Export proceeds amounting to around $7.6 million owed to 14 Bangladeshi exporters have been stuck in Russia for at least one year as Russian importers are facing a US dollar shortage, according to Mohammad Hatem, president of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA).
7 May 2025, 18:03 PM

Rival panels submit nominations for BGMEA elections

In the BGMEA election, two panels — the Forum and Sammilito Parishad — are contesting
26 April 2025, 15:41 PM

Bangladesh’s garment exports to EU surge 37% in Jan-Feb

However, the unit price of apparel exports declined by 1.46 percent during the period
26 April 2025, 15:23 PM

BTMA seeks duty-free access to US for garments made with US cotton

The association sent letters to the US embassy and an American cotton traders’ body
22 April 2025, 14:10 PM

Garment exports to US grow 17%

Bangladesh shipped apparels worth $5.74 billion in the July-March period to the USA
19 April 2025, 14:49 PM