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US apparel buyers to increase sourcing from Bangladesh

Bangladeshi apparel entrepreneurs said the potential influx of additional orders to Bangladesh would not only catalyse the growth of existing industries but also pave the way for the creation of numerous job opportunities. When queried about the countries or regions from which US fashion companies intend to enhance their sourcing value over the next two […]

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Better Cotton & CEA jointly to enhance Egyptian cotton program

Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability movement, and Cotton Egypt Association (CEA), the organization in charge of promoting and preserving Egyptian cotton throughout the world, have announced a new strategic agreement to grow the Better Cotton program in Egypt. The Egyptian Cotton Project, managed by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and sponsored

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Bangladesh’s top 12 export destinations

Three-quarters (76 percent) of Bangladesh’s product exports are to 12 countries including the United States and Germany. Exports to each of these countries exceed $1 billion. Australia is the newest addition to this billion-dollar club. According to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), the top 12 export destinations of Bangladeshi products in the outgoing financial year

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Exporters fear deeper losses amid political unrest, falling orders

The recent surge in political violence in the country has sparked concerns among exporters who are currently operating their factories at least 20% below capacity owing to declining orders from Western markets that are facing inflationary pressures for over a year. While exporters were hopeful that the easing inflation in the USA and Europe would

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Apparel export increases in non-traditional market

Although apparel exports have declined in some major European markets, the sector has maintained good growth in non-traditional markets. In the fiscal year 2022-23, the country’s garment exports to non-traditional markets increased by 31.38 percent. This information is known from the sources of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Export Development Bureau (EPB)

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RMG exports sees a staggering 10.27% growth in just concluded FY22-23

Bangladesh’s apparel export fetched $46.99 billion, recording a growth of 10.27% during the just concluded FY2022-23. The official data of the export promotion bureau (EPB) showed that Bangladesh’s apparel products export performance in FY2022-23 exceeded the target set for fiscal 2022-23 by 0.41%. While in the previous financial year (FY) of 2021-22, the readymade garment

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