BGMEA against EU zero tariff for Pakistan

11 December 2011

The country’s apparel sector trade body leader has urged the European Union (EU) not to allow any duty-free access or GSP facility to Pakistan as it is a developing country.

Trade, investment deal first priority: Mozena

11 December 2011

The new US ambassador says he wants to first sign trade and investment cooperation forum agreement to bolster economic ties with Bangladesh.

Huge buyers at Batexpo-2011 expected

11 December 2011

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) is expecting a greater number of global buyers at the Batexpo-2011 beginning on December 10.

Textile exposition kicks off in December

11 December 2011

The annual Bangladesh Apparel and Textile Exposition (BATEXPO)-2011 will kick off on December 8 to attract international buyers of local garment products, said an office bearer of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (BGMEA).

PM to open Batexpo today

11 December 2011

The 22nd Bangladesh Apparel and Textile Exposition (Batexpo-2011), the country’s largest apparel show, begins today in Dhaka, with a high hope to draw larger number of foreign buyers despite the global economic crisis.

Take care of workers

11 December 2011

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged the garment entrepreneurs to ensure welfare of the workers by improving their living standards.

Bad infrastructure hurts business: RMG makers

11 December 2011

Local garment makers and foreign buyers yesterday called for better infrastructure to help Bangladesh maintain its growth trajectory in the world apparel business.

RMG makers want power connections to new units

11 December 2011

Garment makers yesterday demanded gas and electricity connections to new factories to help them start production soon.

RMG workers agitate for salary

20 October 2011

Several hundred workers of a garment factory took to the street and halted vehicular movement on DIT Road in the city yesterday for over one hour demanding their arrear salaries and overtime allowance.

A new worry for apparel

26 September 2011

A new window has opened for Bangladeshi garment items after India allowed a duty-free access of 46 Bangladeshi garments to its market. But a risk is also looming large for the sector in Bangladesh.

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Access to Buyer

Kutubuddin acting president of Korea-Bd Chamber

Posted on 13 January 2011

Mr. Kutubuddin Ahmed, Director, KBCCI and Chairman, Envoy Group will perform as the acting president of Korea Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KBCCI).

Analysis

Germany now Bangladesh’s largest RMG market in Europe

Posted on 12 September 2011

Among the European Union (EU) countries, Germany alone has become a rising market for Bangladesh’s readymade garments (RMG) in recent years, next to the largest market in USA, according to apparel exporters.

Apparel and Textile

Four killed in RMG flare-up

Four killed in RMG flare-up

Posted on 11 December 2011

Unruly garment workers clashed with law enforcers in Chittagong, Dhaka and Narayanganj out of grievances over wage yesterday leaving at least four people dead and 200 others injured.

Apparels Market

Trade, investment deal first priority: Mozena

Posted on 11 December 2011

The new US ambassador says he wants to first sign trade and investment cooperation forum agreement to bolster economic ties with Bangladesh.

Associations

BGMEA against EU zero tariff for Pakistan

Posted on 11 December 2011

The country’s apparel sector trade body leader has urged the European Union (EU) not to allow any duty-free access or GSP facility to Pakistan as it is a developing country.

Bank & Finance

Banks should reduce interest rate

Banks should reduce interest rate

Posted on 19 September 2011

The Indian prime minister has announced to provide duty-free market access to 46 textile items from Bangladesh to the Indian market.

Breaking Story

RMG looks to good time

Posted on 08 March 2011

The contribution of readymade garment (RMG) to the national export increases with the rebound of orders from international buyers following a recovery in the global economy, according to trade data of the Export Promotion Bureau.

Business

RMG makers want power connections to new units

RMG makers want power connections to new units

Posted on 11 December 2011

Garment makers yesterday demanded gas and electricity connections to new factories to help them start production soon.

Buyers

Huge buyers at Batexpo-2011 expected

Posted on 11 December 2011

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) is expecting a greater number of global buyers at the Batexpo-2011 beginning on December 10.

Challenges

Constraints hinder RMG growth

Posted on 13 January 2011

Bangladesh’s textile and clothing (TC) industry may not be able to exploit its growth potential in exports, in the years to come, as it faces production constraints, industry insiders told The Independent yesterday.

Export Quality

Jute exports could crimp this fiscal

Posted on 30 July 2011

After achieving a phenomenal growth in exporting jute goods in the last fiscal year (FY), Bangladesh may not fulfil the export target of those goods in the current FY (2011-12) due to political upheaval and recession in many countries, industry insiders said.

Exporters

Thin exports may continue

Posted on 20 September 2011

The ongoing lean period for the country’s readymade garment (RMG) exports is likely to prolong because of external factors, including a rise in the prices of cotton, fabric and fuel and lack of internal policy supports, feared industry insiders on Monday.

Fashion

PM to open Batexpo today

Posted on 11 December 2011

The 22nd Bangladesh Apparel and Textile Exposition (Batexpo-2011), the country’s largest apparel show, begins today in Dhaka, with a high hope to draw larger number of foreign buyers despite the global economic crisis.

GDP growth

7pc GDP growth this fiscal

Posted on 17 September 2011

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast 7 per cent growth in Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the current fiscal year 2011-12, up from 6.7 percent a year earlier.

GSP

Japan’s relaxed GSP rules for apparel hailed

Posted on 14 May 2011

Export of apparel garments from Bangladesh to Japan has witnessed a significant boost in the first nine months of the current fiscal year, indicating that brighter days are ahead.

Infrastructure

Bad infrastructure hurts business: RMG makers

Bad infrastructure hurts business: RMG makers

Posted on 11 December 2011

Local garment makers and foreign buyers yesterday called for better infrastructure to help Bangladesh maintain its growth trajectory in the world apparel business.

International

Jordan urged to hire more Bangladeshis

Posted on 21 September 2011

Foreign Minister Dipu Moni has urged the Jordan government to hire more workers from Bangladesh, who can effectively contribute to the economic development of Jordan.

Investment

Yagi keen to set up RMG industry in Bangladesh

Posted on 28 May 2011

Japanese company Yagi and Co Ltd has expressed its eagerness about setting up state of the art technology-based readymade garments industry in Bangladesh.

Manpower

Take care of workers

Posted on 11 December 2011

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged the garment entrepreneurs to ensure welfare of the workers by improving their living standards.

Notice Board

RMG sector earning may reach $30-35b in 4-5 yrs

RMG sector earning may reach $30-35b in 4-5 yrs

Posted on 13 January 2011

The earning from garment sector may be taken up to US$ 30-35 billion in the next 4-5 years by ensuring power, infrastructure and port facilities, and maintaining law and order situation, said FBCCI President A K Azad.

Products

Duty waiver for 46 RMG products

Duty waiver for 46 RMG products

Posted on 19 September 2011

India has finally given Bangladesh an opportunity to reduce the widening trade deficit (over $4.5 billion) by allowing it duty-free market access for 46 apparel products.

Reports

Some success, a lot to do

Posted on 16 July 2011

The Department of Environment (DoE) has realised over Tk 16 crore in fine and seized over 12,000 tonnes of construction materials from 350 different business entities in last one year.

Top Stories

Apparel makers cheery over duty waiver

Apparel makers cheery over duty waiver

Posted on 07 September 2011

Garment makers yesterday welcomed the zero-tariff benefits that India extended to 46 Bangladeshi clothing items, saying exports would rise if there were no non-tariff barriers.

Trade Fair

Dhaka RMG makers at Paris fair

Posted on 21 September 2011

Bangladeshi Readymade Garment (RMG) makers are taking part in FATEX, a three-day worldwide event for apparel manufacturing contractors and sub- contractors, began in Paris on Sunday.