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27 news articles tagged with "BGMEA"

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Jul 22, 2026

BGMEA Leaders Meet PM Tarique Rahman to Tackle Gas, Port and Tax Issues

A BGMEA delegation led by President Mahmud Hasan Khan met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to flag gas shortages, port congestion and NBR bottlenecks, securing promises of a high-level panel and a one-month call on a third FSRU.

RMG & Textile Jul 25, 2026

BGMEA and GRI Sign Strategic Partnership to Advance Sustainability Reporting in Bangladesh Apparel

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) have signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement to advance the Improving Transparency for Sustainable Business (ITSB) Initiative in Bangladesh's textile and apparel sector, formalising a collaboration that began in 2025.

RMG & Textile Jul 25, 2026

Bangladesh RMG Exports Face Extended Slump as Gulf War and Oil Shock Hit Buyer Demand

Bangladesh's garment exports are unlikely to recover in coming months as the Gulf war drives up energy costs, fuels inflation in Western markets, and leaves retailers with excess inventory. FY26 RMG earnings fell 1.64% to $38.70 billion, with exporters describing a 'perfect storm' of challenges.

Tech & Innovation Jul 20, 2026

BGMEA Flags AI, Skilled Workforce, and Leadership as Pillars of Apparel Sector Growth

BGMEA has identified artificial intelligence adoption, workforce skill development, and next-generation leadership as the three strategic pillars required to sustain Bangladesh's apparel export competitiveness in a rapidly technology-driven global market.

RMG & Textile Jul 18, 2026

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.

RMG & Textile Jul 17, 2026

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.

RMG & Textile Jul 17, 2026

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.

RMG & Textile Jul 17, 2026

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.

RMG & Textile Jul 17, 2026

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.

Diplomacy & Trade Missions Jul 16, 2026

French Fashion Brand Celio Opens Dhaka Office as Bangladesh Strengthens EU Apparel Ties

French fashion retailer Celio has opened a new sourcing office in Dhaka, with BGMEA leadership attending the inauguration ceremony. The move signals growing European mid-market brand interest in direct Bangladesh sourcing.

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

RMG & Textile Jul 14, 2026

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.

RMG & Textile Jul 11, 2026

BGMEA and Overseas Chinese Association Discuss Investment and Sustainable Growth in Bangladesh RMG Sector

BGMEA and the Overseas Chinese Association in Bangladesh (OCAIB) held a significant meeting on July 11, 2026 at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara to explore joint investment, technological modernization, and sustainable industrial development in Bangladesh's RMG sector. Discussions covered circular fashion, renewable energy, carbon trading, and AI-based manufacturing technologies.

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