227 news articles tagged with "BGMEA"
BAJUS has cut 22-carat gold price by Tk 2,158 per bhori to Tk 2,31,880, the latest in 114 price adjustments this year reflecting volatile global gold market conditions.
Jackfruit prices in Gazipur have surged up to Tk 1,000 per fruit at season end, from Tk 10 during peak season, exposing the absence of processing infrastructure for Bangladesh's national fruit.
Al-Arafah Islami Bank has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank to participate in the Tk 5,000 crore CMSME refinance scheme, extending 9% profit-rate working capital to small businesses.
Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Dominant Group to offer special discounts on apartment purchases to the bank's customers and employees, expanding its retail banking value proposition.
Citizens Bank PLC has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank under the Tk 5,000 crore revolving refinance fund, extending 9% interest working capital to CMSME borrowers.
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has acknowledged a factual error in its factory closure data, issuing a correction after the statistics drew significant attention.
Trump White House report accuses Bangladesh and 40 nations of helping China evade US tariffs via transshipment. BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan and BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem reject allegation citing 96% FOB export model.
20 Bangladeshi apparel and textile companies showcase at SOURCING at MAGIC 2026 in Las Vegas Aug 10-12. EPB-supported pavilion draws 8,500 visitors including 73% high-level buyers from 70 countries.
17 Bangladeshi companies including NZ Denim, Hoorain HTF, Nexgen Apparel, and 12 EPB Pavilion exhibitors participate in Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026 at Paris Le Bourget, Aug 31-Sep 1.
Polish buyer LPP suspended $700M in annual garment orders from Bangladesh after police harassment of officials. FES Retail owes $40M. Ensa Clothing filed High Court case. LPP letters to BGMEA, BKMEA, BGBA. Suspension July 31.
Alliance Knit Composite Ltd (AKCL) in Ashulia laid off 565 workers effective August 8. Factory cites order slump and banking issues. 3,000 total workers. Section 20 Bangladesh Labour Act. Labour federation demands reinstatement.
Bangladesh RMG exports to US fell 5.75% in Jan-Jun 2026 per OTEXA. June alone up 5.74% to $763.57M. Total US apparel imports down 8.04%. Cambodia +12.32%, China -37.69%. Bangladesh volume -3.69%, unit price -2.15%.