Tag: BGMEA

225 news articles tagged with "BGMEA"

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Aug 18, 2026

HSBC Bangladesh Launches 10th Export Excellence Awards, Urges Diversification Beyond RMG

HSBC Bangladesh launches 10th Export Excellence Awards at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, urging diversification beyond RMG. Four categories: RMG ($100m+), backward linkage ($50m+), non-traditional manufacturing ($10m+), services ($5m+). Deadline 20 Sep 2026.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Aug 11, 2026

Bangladesh Exporters Seek Share of $100B US Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling

After US Supreme Court ruled Trump tariffs illegal, \$100B refunded to US buyers. Bangladeshi RMG exporters who absorbed 10-50% of tariff costs now want compensation. BGMEA, BKMEA leaders respond.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 10, 2026

Bangladesh Govt Forms Inter-Ministerial Taskforce to Deregulate Business: 90-Day Mandate

Cabinet Division forms 18-member taskforce to identify and scrap obsolete business regulations. Chaired by Commerce Secretary. Includes FBCCI, BGMEA, BKMEA, BAPI, BCMEA. Mandate: produce binding deregulation list in 90 days.

Tech & Innovation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 10, 2026

AI May Replace 1.7 Million Bangladesh RMG Workers, But Create 800,000 New Tech Jobs by 2035

AI and automation could displace 1.7 million Bangladesh RMG workers by 2035, but create 800,000 new roles in QA, data, robotics and design. BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan calls for reskilling fund.

Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Aug 10, 2026

Infrastructure Shortages Erode Investor Confidence in Economic Zones: Only 27 Companies in Production

Only 27 companies in production across 5 government economic zones (39,000 acres). 37% of allocated land operational. BEZIA and BGMEA demand utility charge waivers, equal cash incentives, VAT waiver on leases.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Aug 10, 2026

LPP Continues Business in Bangladesh: BGMEA Secures Deal to Help Exporters Recover $40M Dues

Polish brand LPP withdraws suspension after BGMEA meeting. 772 factories supply $700M+ annually. LPP will help recover $40M unpaid dues from Russian company FES Retail. Joint statement drafted.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 09, 2026

Bangladesh Businesses Seek Sick Industries Law: Tk 60,000 Crore Stimulus Details Unveiled

Businesses urge Sick Industries Law at BB stakeholder meeting. Tk 60,000cr stimulus breakdown: Tk 20,000cr for closed industries, Tk 10,000cr for agriculture, Tk 5,000cr for CMSME. Chattogram factory count drops from 6,000 to 2,700.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Aug 07, 2026

Christmas Apparel Shipments Slow on Weak Demand: Bangladesh RMG Faces Festive Season Slump

Christmas season apparel shipments from Bangladesh are running at least 10 percent below last year, as weak Western demand, excess buyer inventory and the domestic gas crisis combine to squeeze the festive season that typically accounts for over 60 percent of annual garment exports.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Jul 30, 2026

Gas Crisis Halves Bangladesh Textile Output as BGMEA, BKMEA and BTMA Seek Urgent Action

Bangladesh's textile millers report production cut nearly in half as acute gas crisis grips the industry following an LNG terminal shutdown. BGMEA, BKMEA, and BTMA leaders have met PM Tarique Rahman seeking urgent action, with the crisis expected to continue until August 8.

Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Jul 26, 2026

Chinese Economic Zone Breaks Ground in Chattogram, Targeting $500M FDI

The long-delayed Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Chattogram's Anwara has officially broken ground. The 800-acre zone is expected to attract $500 million in FDI, create over 100,000 jobs, and reduce RMG production costs by localizing Chinese raw material supply.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Jul 24, 2026

US Slaps 10% Tariff on Bangladesh Garments Citing Forced Labour Concerns

The United States has imposed a 10 percent tariff on imports from Bangladesh effective July 24, 2026, citing insufficient action against forced labour in supply chains. The duty raises total US tariff on Bangladeshi garments to 25.62%, but Bangladesh retains a competitive edge over China, Vietnam, and Thailand who face the higher 12.5% rate.

Logistics & Shipping ★ Editor's Pick Jul 23, 2026

PM Tarique Pledges Better Energy Supply Within a Year, FSRU Decision Soon

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has pledged improved energy supply within one year and a decision on a third FSRU within a month, responding to mounting pressure from exporters over gas shortages.

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