Refayet Ullah Mirdha

Senior Staff Reporter of The Daily Star.

Apparel leads 5.7% export growth in January

The country’s merchandise exports increased by 5.7 percent year-on-year in January, driven by higher shipments of Bangladesh’s key export item, readymade garments.

1w ago

Trump’s trade war ushers in a new opportunity for Bangladesh

However, China will be the most affected under Trump since he said there would be an additional 10 percent duty for goods coming from the Asian giant.

1w ago

Yarn imports rise, India dominates supply

Bangladesh imported more yarn in 2024 than in the previous year, with the lion’s share of the key raw material for readymade garments (RMG) coming from India.

1w ago

Workers bear the brunt of political fallout

Tens of thousands of workers and officials have lost their jobs over the last six months following the closure of dozens of mills and factories mainly because of the owners’ political affiliations.

2w ago

Bangladesh faces tough time in global apparel game

Bangladesh is likely to face more hurdles in the race to grab a bigger share of the global apparel market as the Indian government plans to step up its financial assistance to garment exporters.

2w ago

Why Bangladesh is falling behind in RMG export to US

Bangladesh’s garment shipments to the USA, the South Asian country’s single largest export destination, have been falling over the past two years due to a market correction although other major countries have already adjusted to the scenario.

2w ago

Advisory council undecided on Beximco factory sale

A state advisory council yesterday remained undecided on whether to sell 16 textile and garment factories of Beximco Group, citing that further scrutiny of bank statements was required.

3w ago

Beximco workers want jobs back

The 40,000 laid-off workers and officials of the 16 textile and garment units of Beximco Group want the factories to remain operational so that they can be reinstated.

3w ago
February 4, 2025
February 4, 2025

Apparel leads 5.7% export growth in January

The country’s merchandise exports increased by 5.7 percent year-on-year in January, driven by higher shipments of Bangladesh’s key export item, readymade garments.

February 3, 2025
February 3, 2025

Trump’s trade war ushers in a new opportunity for Bangladesh

However, China will be the most affected under Trump since he said there would be an additional 10 percent duty for goods coming from the Asian giant.

January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025

Yarn imports rise, India dominates supply

Bangladesh imported more yarn in 2024 than in the previous year, with the lion’s share of the key raw material for readymade garments (RMG) coming from India.

January 28, 2025
January 28, 2025

Workers bear the brunt of political fallout

Tens of thousands of workers and officials have lost their jobs over the last six months following the closure of dozens of mills and factories mainly because of the owners’ political affiliations.

January 25, 2025
January 25, 2025

Bangladesh faces tough time in global apparel game

Bangladesh is likely to face more hurdles in the race to grab a bigger share of the global apparel market as the Indian government plans to step up its financial assistance to garment exporters.

January 23, 2025
January 23, 2025

Why Bangladesh is falling behind in RMG export to US

Bangladesh’s garment shipments to the USA, the South Asian country’s single largest export destination, have been falling over the past two years due to a market correction although other major countries have already adjusted to the scenario.

January 21, 2025
January 21, 2025

Advisory council undecided on Beximco factory sale

A state advisory council yesterday remained undecided on whether to sell 16 textile and garment factories of Beximco Group, citing that further scrutiny of bank statements was required.

January 20, 2025
January 20, 2025

Beximco workers want jobs back

The 40,000 laid-off workers and officials of the 16 textile and garment units of Beximco Group want the factories to remain operational so that they can be reinstated.

January 19, 2025
January 19, 2025

Bangladesh sees window of opportunity in Trump’s trade war

US President-elect Donald Trump’s trade policies towards China and Mexico could ultimately benefit Bangladesh, according to local apparel exporters.

January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025

Labour leaders call for easier union rules

Labour union leaders yesterday suggested that the government amend the labour law, easing the condition of a 20 percent workers’ participation threshold to only 20 workers to facilitate freedom of association.