RMG industry

RMG industry

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Buyers don't pay a penny extra to apparel exporters for being green

For Bangladesh’s garment manufacturers, the expectation was that these green investments would strengthen buyer confidence, improve market access and ultimately command better prices

Official Logo Of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).

BGMEA appoints Major General Shahedul Islam as secretary general

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New crop of garment entrepreneurs shun bank loans amid soaring borrowing costs

Gazipur power crisis may hit garment export targets, owners say

Gazipur power crisis may hit garment export targets, owners say

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Govt working to finalise National Circular Textile Strategy by year-end

Ashna Huq, director at Incredible Fashions Ltd (IFL). Sketch: TBS

Better water management delivers efficiency, worker welfare and brand confidence

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Unionised RMG workers earn 10% higher wages: BIDS study

Syed Sultan Uddin Ahmed, chairperson of Bangladesh Labour Reform Commission, addresses a a dialogue in Dhaka on 18 September 2025. Photo: Courtesy

10 years of Ethical Trading Initiative: RMG leaders urge 'institutionalisation' of social dialogue in sector

The country's apparel export earnings were more than 2% lower in September compared to that year-on-year. It exported $485 million in September last year. Photo: Mumit M/TBS

2 new factories receive LEED platinum certification

Speakers raise the alarm on 37% US tariff while addressing a programme in the capital's Uttara on 19 April, 2025. Photo: Courtesy

Apparel exporters warn of $250m monthly hit if US tariff not fully withdrawn

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Pran-RFL to produce solar power for RMG industry

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RMG exporters struggle as rise in 'open costing' by buyers cuts profits

Apparel exports grew by 12% in Jul-Jan of FY25

Apparel exports grew by 12% in Jul-Jan of FY25