16 news articles tagged with "Apparel Export"
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.
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.
Bangladesh's RMG sector must develop its own brands to move from a low-cost manufacturing hub to a recognized fashion origin, says Mohiuddin Rubel, founder of Bangladesh Apparel Voice. Strong local brands would deliver higher value addition and reduce dependence on foreign buyers.
Despite signing a $3.7 billion aircraft purchase agreement and agreeing to buy higher-priced American wheat, Bangladesh now faces an additional 10% US tariff over alleged forced labor. Economists question what Bangladesh gained from trade concessions.