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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bangladesh has maintained its position as the second-largest apparel exporter to the US market in the first five months of 2026, despite an 8.1% decline in exports to $3.25 billion. Vietnam solidified its top position with $6.39 billion, while China's exports dropped 42.75% as US buyers shift away.