Levi's now in Dhaka
The 2,270 square feet store on Banani Road 11 opened on April 1, aiming to draw the rising middle-income population with an assortment of imported denim jeans, t-shirts, polo shirts, and formal and casual woven shirts for men and women.
1d ago
US trade bodies oppose tariff hike idea for garments from Bangladesh
Bangladeshi apparel exporters are facing one of the highest tariffs at 15.62 percent in the US, which imported more than $116 billion worth of garment items last year. Bangladesh's share stands at 9.3 percent.
2d ago
US trade body reiterates support for GSP revival
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has expressed support for revival of the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) to reduce costs faced by US citizens.
2d ago
Garment exports face fresh trouble as Iran-Israel conflict stokes fears
Buyers are already asking suppliers to execute orders as soon as possible because the time to transport goods has been extended by an additional 15 days following the outbreak of the Red Sea crisis in October.
4d ago
Garment exports to US show signs of recovery
Garment export to the United States, Bangladesh’s single largest market, is showing signs of a rebound on the back of a revival of the world’s largest economy, consumers opening up their wallets, and falling inflation.
1w ago
RMG export to US down 19% in January-February
Garment exports to the US declined 19.24% to $1.18 billion in January and February
2w ago
Exports top $5b for fourth straight month
Overall exports posted a 4.39 percent growth to $43.55 billion in the July-March period of the current financial year.
2w ago
Bribery, corruption major investment barriers
The Biden administration identified bribery, corruption, customs, anti-competitive procurement system and violation of intellectual property rights as major trade and investment barriers in Bangladesh.
2w ago
April 19, 2024
Levi's now in Dhaka
The 2,270 square feet store on Banani Road 11 opened on April 1, aiming to draw the rising middle-income population with an assortment of imported denim jeans, t-shirts, polo shirts, and formal and casual woven shirts for men and women.
April 18, 2024
US trade bodies oppose tariff hike idea for garments from Bangladesh
Bangladeshi apparel exporters are facing one of the highest tariffs at 15.62 percent in the US, which imported more than $116 billion worth of garment items last year. Bangladesh's share stands at 9.3 percent.
April 18, 2024
US trade body reiterates support for GSP revival
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has expressed support for revival of the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) to reduce costs faced by US citizens.
April 16, 2024
Garment exports face fresh trouble as Iran-Israel conflict stokes fears
Buyers are already asking suppliers to execute orders as soon as possible because the time to transport goods has been extended by an additional 15 days following the outbreak of the Red Sea crisis in October.
April 7, 2024
Garment exports to US show signs of recovery
Garment export to the United States, Bangladesh’s single largest market, is showing signs of a rebound on the back of a revival of the world’s largest economy, consumers opening up their wallets, and falling inflation.
April 6, 2024
RMG export to US down 19% in January-February
Garment exports to the US declined 19.24% to $1.18 billion in January and February
April 3, 2024
Exports top $5b for fourth straight month
Overall exports posted a 4.39 percent growth to $43.55 billion in the July-March period of the current financial year.
March 31, 2024
Bribery, corruption major investment barriers
The Biden administration identified bribery, corruption, customs, anti-competitive procurement system and violation of intellectual property rights as major trade and investment barriers in Bangladesh.
March 30, 2024
Buyers admire green effort, but don’t pay for it
Despite garment exporters transforming their factories, international buyers are not paying a premium for the products they source from the eco-friendly factories
March 30, 2024
Green factories: Bangladesh is a global champion
The midday sun blazes down on SM Sourcing, the world’s highest-rated green garment factory in Gazipur’s Konabari. About 60 workers on one of the factory floors are busy making export-quality frocks as they hurriedly finish their work ahead of lunch. Despite the summer heat outside, only a few ceiling fans are switched on and the factory floor is quite cool.
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