Tag: Sustainability

18 news articles tagged with "Sustainability"

Leather & Footwear ★ Editor's Pick Jul 30, 2026

Bangladesh Bank Launches Tk 20 Billion Pre-Finance Scheme to Boost Leather Sector Exports

Bangladesh Bank has launched a Tk 20 billion pre-finance scheme for the leather sector, offering loans at 4% interest with terms up to 7 years. The fund requires LWG certification and 10% solar power usage, targeting raw hide processors and leather product manufacturers.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Jul 30, 2026

Extreme Heat Costs Bangladesh $1.8 Billion and 465,000 Jobs Annually, World Bank Reports

A World Bank report reveals that extreme heat costs Bangladesh an estimated $1.3-1.8 billion annually, wiping out 465,000 full-time jobs in Dhaka. The RMG sector faces a $65.8 billion export earnings threat by 2030 if heat stress goes unaddressed.

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 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.

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 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 19, 2026

BGMEA and ILO Deepen Collaboration to Drive Better Lives for Bangladesh RMG Workers

BGMEA and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have reaffirmed their commitment to driving better lives for ready-made garment workers through expanded collaboration on skills, wellbeing, and social dialogue.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Jul 15, 2026

BGMEA Launches Structured Dialogue Initiative to Strengthen Bangladesh's SME Apparel Exporters

BGMEA hosted an interactive dialogue with SME member factories, forming a working committee led by Director Ms. Rumana Rashid to address challenges in buyer engagement, sustainability compliance, and access to finance.

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 21, 2026

BKMEA President Charts AI and Sustainability as Future Pillars at BAYLA Summit 2026

BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem highlighted AI, sustainability, and future leadership as key pillars for Bangladesh knitwear industry at the BAYLA Future Summit 2026.

Economy & Finance Jul 19, 2026

Sustainable Finance Holds the Key to Bangladesh's Low-Carbon Industrial Transition

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Masud Khan has emphasised that sustainable finance instruments — green bonds, social bonds, sustainability-linked loans — will be critical to funding the country's low-carbon industrial transition.

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.

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