BD Exports $48.2B +8.7% YoY RMG $40.6B +7.2% BGMEA Members 4,275 Top Destination USA $9.1B Jute $1.2B Leather $950M +12.4% Pharma $180M +18.2% Japan EPA Active Feb 2026 EU EBA Duty-Free HS Codes 7,498 BD Exports $48.2B +8.7% YoY RMG $40.6B +7.2% BGMEA Members 4,275 Top Destination USA $9.1B Jute $1.2B Leather $950M +12.4% Pharma $180M +18.2% Japan EPA Active Feb 2026 EU EBA Duty-Free HS Codes 7,498
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RMG & Textile News

Breaking news, industry insights, policy updates, and market intelligence on Bangladesh's export economy — RMG, pharmaceuticals, leather, jute, agriculture, and emerging sectors. Curated for trade professionals, exporters, buyers, and policymakers.

BGMEA and ILO Deepen Collaboration to Drive Better Lives for Bangladesh RMG Workers 👕 RMG & Textile

BGMEA and ILO Deepen Collaboration to Drive Better Lives for Bangladesh RMG Workers

BGMEA and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have reaffirmed their commitment to driving better lives for ready-made garment workers through expanded collaboration on skills, wellbeing, and social dialogue.

📅 Jul 19, 2026 ⏱️ 4 min
Bangladesh Cemented as Global Leader in Responsible Apparel Manufacturing at BGMEA Panel 👕 RMG & Textile

Bangladesh Cemented as Global Leader in Responsible Apparel Manufacturing at BGMEA Panel

A BGMEA-organised panel highlighted Bangladesh's emergence as a global leader in responsible apparel manufacturing, with 290 LEED-certified factories — the highest in the world — and a growing portfolio of circular economy initiatives.

📅 Jul 18, 2026 ⏱️ 4 min
Bangladesh Loses EU Apparel Market Share at Faster Rate Than Regional Competitors 👕 RMG & Textile

Bangladesh Loses EU Apparel Market Share at Faster Rate Than Regional Competitors

Bangladesh's share of EU apparel imports declined to 21.5% from 23.9% year-on-year during January-May 2026, as the country lost market share at a faster pace than competitors including China, Vietnam, India, and Turkey.

📅 Jul 17, 2026 ⏱️ 5 min
Four More Bangladesh Garment Factories Achieve LEED Green Building Certification 👕 RMG & Textile

Four More Bangladesh Garment Factories Achieve LEED Green Building Certification

Four additional Bangladesh ready-made garment factories have earned LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, further strengthening Bangladesh's position as the global leader in green garment manufacturing.

📅 Jul 17, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min
Bangladesh Apparel Export Growth at 0.89% in 2025 — Lowest Among Asian Competitors Per WTO 👕 RMG & Textile

Bangladesh Apparel Export Growth at 0.89% in 2025 — Lowest Among Asian Competitors Per WTO

Bangladesh's apparel export growth slowed to just 0.89% in 2025 — the lowest among Asian competitors — according to WTO data, as the country faces intensifying competition from Vietnam, Cambodia, and India in global garment markets.

📅 Jul 17, 2026 ⏱️ 5 min
US Market Helps Offset Bangladesh's RMG Export Decline in EU and Non-Traditional Markets 👕 RMG & Textile

US Market Helps Offset Bangladesh's RMG Export Decline in EU and Non-Traditional Markets

The United States has helped cushion Bangladesh's ready-made garment export decline, as stronger US demand partially offset falling exports to the European Union and other non-traditional markets in FY2025-26.

📅 Jul 17, 2026 ⏱️ 5 min
BGMEA Plans Overseas Roadshows to Attract New International Garment Buyers 👕 RMG & Textile

BGMEA Plans Overseas Roadshows to Attract New International Garment Buyers

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) is planning a series of overseas roadshows to attract new international garment buyers, as the industry seeks to diversify its export markets beyond traditional destinations in the EU and US.

📅 Jul 17, 2026 ⏱️ 5 min
BKMEA and TEXPROCIL Sign MoU to Boost Bangladesh-India Textile Trade 👕 RMG & Textile

BKMEA and TEXPROCIL Sign MoU to Boost Bangladesh-India Textile Trade

The Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) and India's TEXPROCIL (Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen bilateral textile trade between the two countries.

📅 Jul 17, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min
Zaber & Zubair Fabrics Showcases 290 Fabric Innovations at 18th Fabric Week for AW 27/28 Season 👕 RMG & Textile

Zaber & Zubair Fabrics Showcases 290 Fabric Innovations at 18th Fabric Week for AW 27/28 Season

Zaber & Zubair Fabrics Limited, a global leader in sustainable and innovative textile solutions, has organised the 18th edition of its signature Fabric Week, showcasing the Autumn Winter 27/28 collection with 290 fabric qualities including 50 pioneering textile innovations.

📅 Jul 15, 2026 ⏱️ 4 min
BGMEA Launches Structured Dialogue Initiative to Strengthen Bangladesh's SME Apparel Exporters 👕 RMG & Textile

BGMEA Launches Structured Dialogue Initiative to Strengthen Bangladesh's SME Apparel Exporters

BGMEA hosted an interactive dialogue with SME member factories, forming a working committee led by Director Ms. Rumana Rashid to address challenges in buyer engagement, sustainability compliance, and access to finance.

📅 Jul 15, 2026 ⏱️ 4 min
BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan and HSBC Bangladesh CEO Md. Mahbub ur Rahman sign the MoU at BGMEA Complex Uttara Dhaka 👕 RMG & Textile

BGMEA and HSBC Sign Strategic MoU to Expand Bangladesh Apparel into New Global Markets

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and HSBC Bangladesh signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding on July 13, 2026 to help the country's ready-made garment industry expand into new and emerging international markets. The partnership includes a joint Bangladesh Apparel Roadshow in Hong Kong.

📅 Jul 15, 2026 ⏱️ 4 min
Karim Tex Limited Earns LEED Silver Certification, Extending Bangladesh's Green Spinning Leadership 👕 RMG & Textile

Karim Tex Limited Earns LEED Silver Certification, Extending Bangladesh's Green Spinning Leadership

Karim Tex Limited, a leading spinning mill of Karim Group located in Kalampur, Dhamrai, Dhaka, has been awarded LEED Silver certification under the LEED O+M: Existing Buildings v4 rating system from the US Green Building Council.

📅 Jul 14, 2026 ⏱️ 4 min