Tag: EU Market

22 news articles tagged with "EU Market"

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Aug 07, 2026

Christmas Apparel Shipments Slow on Weak Demand: Bangladesh RMG Faces Festive Season Slump

Christmas season apparel shipments from Bangladesh are running at least 10 percent below last year, as weak Western demand, excess buyer inventory and the domestic gas crisis combine to squeeze the festive season that typically accounts for over 60 percent of annual garment exports.

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.

Diplomacy & Trade Missions ★ Editor's Pick Sep 06, 2026

EU Wants Level-Playing Field for Airbus as Bangladesh Weighs Biman Aircraft Deal

EU urges Bangladesh to give Airbus a 'level-playing field' as Biman considers aircraft purchase plans after $3.7B Boeing deal, with all 27 EU member state ambassadors meeting Commerce Minister.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Jul 31, 2026

Bangladesh Urged to Continue LDC Graduation Preparation Despite Potential Three-Year Deferral

Bangladesh must continue preparing for LDC graduation even if the transition is deferred by a few years, CPD economist Mustafizur Rahman has warned. The UNGA is scheduled to decide on Bangladesh's deferral request in September 2026.

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

Bangladesh Must Diversify Exports Beyond RMG to Regain Competitive Edge

Bangladesh's export competitiveness faces mounting challenges as RMG dominance creates structural vulnerability. With exports falling 5% in 2025, the country must diversify into pharmaceuticals, electronics, and light engineering while modernizing ports and energy infrastructure.

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.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Jul 23, 2026

BGMEA and GRI Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Garment Sector Sustainability

BGMEA and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) have signed a strategic partnership to boost sustainability and transparency in Bangladesh's garment sector, focusing on standardized reporting and capacity building.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Jul 17, 2026

Bangladesh Loses EU Apparel Market Share at Faster Rate Than Regional Competitors

Bangladesh's share of EU apparel imports declined to 21.5% from 23.9% year-on-year during January-May 2026, as the country lost market share at a faster pace than competitors including China, Vietnam, India, and Turkey.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Jul 15, 2026

Dhaka Seeks Three-Year Deferral of LDC Graduation Citing Economic Risks

Bangladesh has requested a deferral of its LDC graduation from 2026 to 2029, with a government report warning that an immediate exit could deepen economic challenges around market access and competitiveness.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Sep 06, 2026

Bangladesh Clears 48 EU Non-Tariff Barriers, 13 More Pending: Muktadir

Bangladesh has resolved 48 of 61 non-tariff barriers flagged by the European Union, with 13 more being addressed, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir announced after a meeting with the EU delegation in Dhaka.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Sep 05, 2026

Bangladesh Overtakes China Again in US Apparel Exports Despite Volume Drop

Bangladesh retained the second position in garment exports to the US market in January-July 2026, edging past China whose apparel shipments to the American market fell at their steepest rate amid Trump-era tariff pressure.

RMG & Textile Aug 15, 2026

Bangladesh Apparel Exports to EU Fall 16.4% to 8.64 Billion Euro in H1 2026

Bangladesh apparel exports to EU fell 16.43% to 8.64 billion euro in H1 2026. Volume -8.22%, price -8.94%. Vietnam only positive (+0.36%). Bangladesh decline deepest among major suppliers. June improvement +0.87%.

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