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BGMEA defends RMG growth amid US probe

Dhaka, April 12 -- Bangladesh's garment industry has defended its growth model amid a US investigation, arguing that its expansion reflects global demand rather than excess capacity or market distorti... Read More


Shipbreaking workers to get social protection under new EIS pilot

Dhaka, April 7 -- Workers in the country's ship-breaking industry are set to receive social protection under a new Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) pilot launched recently. Earlier, in June 2022, the E... Read More


RMG exports on downturn to all major destinations

Dhaka, March 17 -- Bangladesh rues negative growth in garment exports to its major traditional destinations like the European Union and the United States and in emerging non-traditional ones so long t... Read More


Forced labour and industrial overcapacity under US probe

Dhaka, March 14 -- Bangladesh is among 60 countries coming under latest two-pronged US trade scrutiny over forced labour and industrial overcapacity, hot on the heels of tariff wars. The United State... Read More


Bangladesh loses top spot in global shipbreaking as imports of scrapped vessels drop 32pc

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Bangladesh lost its position as the world's top shipbreaking destination in 2025 as imports of scrapped vessels declined by over 32 per cent amid regulatory pressures, economic chall... Read More


American brands push for tax refunds as RMG exporters eye order surge

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Two major American trade organisations representing textile and apparel brands, retailers and importers have demanded refunds of import taxes following a US Supreme Court ruling that... Read More


5.0pc fall in Jul-Jan exports to India

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Bangladesh's merchandise exports to neighbouring India have suffered a setback, with growth declining during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, mainly due to trade re... Read More


Apparel sector eyes export boost in US market

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- The Bangladesh-US agreement that reduces the reciprocal tariff and introduces duty-free facilities for using American inputs to manufacture garments will boost local apparel exports ... Read More


BD stands to lose in EU, US mkts amid India tariff deals

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Bangladesh is destined to face break-neck competition both in US and EU markets with India emerging as a major competitor with double advantages of Washington-proposed tariff cutback ... Read More


RMG exports to US fall in value and volume amid higher tariffs

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) exports to its largest destination, the United States, declined both in value and volume year on year in November 2025 as higher tariffs dampened... Read More