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12 news articles tagged with "BTMA"

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.

Logistics & Shipping ★ Editor's Pick Jul 23, 2026

PM Tarique Pledges Better Energy Supply Within a Year, FSRU Decision Soon

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has pledged improved energy supply within one year and a decision on a third FSRU within a month, responding to mounting pressure from exporters over gas shortages.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Aug 20, 2026

Bangladesh Gas Shortage Halts Production at 100+ Narsingdi Textile Factories

Acute gas shortage halts 100+ Narsingdi textile factories. Pressure dropped from 15 psi to near zero. Abed Textile (BTMA spokesperson) idle 20 days. Bhai Bhai Textile closed indefinitely. 43% LNG subsidy spent in 1.5 months.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Jul 25, 2026

Bangladesh Needs Manmade Fiber Policy to Secure EU Market Access After 2029 LDC Graduation

Bangladesh must develop a comprehensive policy framework for the manmade fiber sector to enter GSP+ tenure after losing duty-free EU market access post-2029 LDC graduation. The manmade fiber sector is critical for diversifying beyond cotton-based RMG and meeting EU sustainability requirements.

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 24, 2026

Bangladesh's Spinning Industry at Crossroads: Policy Decisions Today Will Shape Future

Bangladesh's spinning industry has seen slight profitability improvement, but Textile Today editorial warns this is driven by external factors, not competitiveness. Without policy interventions — including a Central Bonded Fibre Warehouse, lower interest rates, and renewable energy investment — many mills face an uncertain future.

Investment & FDI ★ Editor's Pick Sep 03, 2026

UKEF Offers Up to £2 Billion Financing Support for Bangladesh Projects

UK Export Finance highlights £1-2 billion country capacity for Bangladeshi buyers, covering transport, agriculture, healthcare, airports, manufacturing, renewable energy and infrastructure sectors during Dhaka visit.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Aug 31, 2026

Bangladesh Imports From India Rise to $10.96 Billion, Exports Remain Unchanged

Bangladesh's imports from India rose to $10.96 billion in FY26 from $9.62 billion a year earlier, while exports to India stood at $1.75 billion - widening the trade gap despite land port restrictions and political tensions.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Aug 28, 2026

660 Bangladesh Textile Mills Hit by Gas Shortage as LNG Terminal Disruptions Persist

Bangladesh Textile Mills Association informs Commerce Ministry that 660 textile mills face severe gas shortage since third week of July, with Mosharraf Composite Textile losing Tk 50 million in a month, while 244 mills have remained closed since 2019.

BGMEA, BTMA, BKMEA Recommend 370 Factories for Tk 60,000 Crore Stimulus

RMG & Textile Aug 05, 2026

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