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28 news articles tagged with "BKMEA"

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Aug 18, 2026

BKMEA Says New BNP Govt Initiatives Praiseworthy But Room for Improvement Remains

BKMEA: BNP govt initiatives praiseworthy — BB refinancing for closed factories, duty-free import for non-bonded warehouse exporters, tax policy reforms. Six months insufficient. Gas, electricity, banking challenges inherited.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Aug 11, 2026

Bangladesh Exporters Seek Share of $100B US Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling

After US Supreme Court ruled Trump tariffs illegal, \$100B refunded to US buyers. Bangladeshi RMG exporters who absorbed 10-50% of tariff costs now want compensation. BGMEA, BKMEA leaders respond.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 10, 2026

Bangladesh Govt Forms Inter-Ministerial Taskforce to Deregulate Business: 90-Day Mandate

Cabinet Division forms 18-member taskforce to identify and scrap obsolete business regulations. Chaired by Commerce Secretary. Includes FBCCI, BGMEA, BKMEA, BAPI, BCMEA. Mandate: produce binding deregulation list in 90 days.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 10, 2026

FBCCI Board Reduced to 48 Members Under New Rules: Trade Organizations Act 2022 Reforms

FBCCI board reduced to 48 members under new commerce ministry notification. Structure: president, 1 senior VP, 4 VPs, 30 elected, 10 nominated, 2 women reps. Term 24 months. Md Fazlul Hoque is administrator.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Jul 30, 2026

Gas Crisis Halves Bangladesh Textile Output as BGMEA, BKMEA and BTMA Seek Urgent Action

Bangladesh's textile millers report production cut nearly in half as acute gas crisis grips the industry following an LNG terminal shutdown. BGMEA, BKMEA, and BTMA leaders have met PM Tarique Rahman seeking urgent action, with the crisis expected to continue until August 8.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Jul 26, 2026

Bangladesh Targets $63.4 Billion in Exports for FY27 Despite Global Headwinds

The Bangladesh government has set an ambitious $63.4 billion export target for FY2026-27, representing 15% growth over the previous year. Economists and industry leaders warn the goal may be difficult to achieve amid US tariffs, energy shortages, and sluggish global demand.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 22, 2026

Bangladesh Educated Youth Unemployment Hits 36 Percent: IMF Flags AI Risk

The IMF has flagged that 36 per cent of Bangladesh's educated young people are unemployed, with Asia-Pacific director Krishna Srinivasan warning that AI adoption could deepen labour-market pressures unless skills development keeps pace.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Jul 25, 2026

Bangladesh Raises Cash Incentive on Local Yarn Usage from 1.5% to 5% to Revive Textile Sector

The Bangladesh government has increased the cash incentive for export-oriented factories using locally produced yarn from 1.5% to 5%, replacing bonded warehouse and duty drawback facilities. The Tk 35 billion move aims to curb yarn imports from India and revive the struggling textile sector.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Jul 21, 2026

BKMEA and Swaniti Initiative Explore Regional Alliance to Decarbonize South Asian Apparel

The Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) has held a strategic meeting with India's Swaniti Initiative to discuss a proposed Indo-Bangla Textile Decarbonization Platform aimed at accelerating apparel sector decarbonization across South Asia.

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.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Sep 26, 2026

Bangladesh RMG Exports To UK Reach Almost $1 Billion In First Two Months Of Fiscal Year

Bangladesh's RMG exports to the UK reached $915.63 million in July-August FY27, up 3.74% year-on-year, driven by strong August recovery.

Logistics & Shipping ★ Editor's Pick Sep 24, 2026

Rough Sea Disrupts Ship-To-Ship LNG Transfer At Bangladesh's Maheshkhali Floating Terminal: Petrobangla

Petrobangla reports that rough sea conditions at Maheshkhali have disrupted ship-to-ship LNG transfer, reducing overall gas supply. Normal supply will resume once weather improves in the Bay of Bengal.

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