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Sustainability vs price pressure: Why Bangladesh’s garment industry is feeling the squeeze

Despite rising export volumes, relentless price pressure from buyers and escalating production costs are undermining the economic foundations of sustainable manufacturing in Bangladesh’s garment...

People work at a garment factory in Tiruppur, in the Southern state of Tamil Nadu, India, 23 April 2025. Photo: Reuters

India steps up textile industry overdrive as Bangladesh, Vietnam remain elephants in the room

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China sharply losing US apparel market; Bangladesh, Vietnam and India major gainers: Report

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RMG exports to US tumble after Trump tariffs

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Foreign buyers reluctant to visit Bangladesh amid political uncertainty: Exporters

Specifically for EU suppliers, BGMEA aims to ensure that 30% of electricity consumption comes from renewable sources by 2030. Photo: TBS

‘Taking inspiration from RMG, other industries should move toward renewable energy’: Mahmud Hasan Khan

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BBDN signs MoU with BGMEA, BKMEA to foster disability inclusion in RMG sector

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RMG Sustainability Council can now oversee labour issues too

A graphic illustration symbolizing the growth of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Bangladesh, featuring stacks of coins, an upward trending arrow, and a map of the country made of garments and other products.

Textile and wearing sector attracts the most FDI in Bangladesh in FY25

RMG owners fear deliberate attempts to incite labour unrest during national election

RMG owners fear deliberate attempts to incite labour unrest during national election

Bangladesh tops sustainable manufacturing with 36 factories earning LEED Certification

Bangladesh tops sustainable manufacturing with 36 factories earning LEED Certification

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Factory owners fear ILO Convention 190 may expose garment sector to risks beyond its control

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Workers block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Gazipur over arrears