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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27 news articles tagged with "BGMEA"

BEPZA Secures Record $718 Million in Investment Proposals as Apparel Manufacturing Enters New Phase
Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Jul 16, 2026

BEPZA Secures Record $718 Million in Investment Proposals as Apparel Manufacturing Enters New Phase

Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) secured a record $718 million in investment proposals in FY2025-26 — a 44% year-on-year increase and the highest in the authority's history. The 36 new projects are expected to generate 75,744 jobs and reinforce the shift toward product diversification in Bangladesh's apparel manufacturing sector.

BGMEA and HSBC Sign Strategic MoU to Expand Bangladesh Apparel into New Global Markets
RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Jul 15, 2026

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.

Bangladesh Retains 2nd Position as US Apparel Supplier as Vietnam Extends Lead
RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Jul 12, 2026

Bangladesh Retains 2nd Position as US Apparel Supplier as Vietnam Extends Lead

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.

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

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