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Swedish study turns farm waste into sustainable textile fibers
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Vietnam cracks down on counterfeit goods amid U.S. tariff threat
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UK apparel exports plunge 14% in April as EU demand weakens
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Chattogram port sets new record in container handling
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US clothing retail sales rise in May despite tariff concerns
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BGMEA to reduce all service charges by 25% from July 1
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BGMEA's new committee to take charge today
The newly elected committee of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) will assume office on Monday...
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Modest growth in China’s textile and apparel exports hits $116bn
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Bangladesh's economy rebounds as PMI hits 58.9 in May
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BB aims to raise $100m to recover laundered assets
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H. Mansur aims to raise $100 million from global litigation funders to finance asset recovery...
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Global air cargo volumes up 6% YoY in May, spot rates drop: Xeneta
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Cambodia's apparel exports surge 22% to $3.1bn in Jan–May 2025
Cambodia's apparel exports rose by 22% year-on-year in the first five months of 2025, reaching $3.1 billion. The growth was driven...
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US textile & apparel imports surge 9.3% in Jan–Apr 2025
According to the latest data from the US Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA), the United States imported approximately 32.87 bi...
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Funeral of Team Group MD Abdullah Hill Rakib held at BGMEA building
The funeral prayers of Team Group Managing Director (MD) Abdullah Hill Rakib were held at the BGMEA building at 10 am today, Satur...
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BGMEA leadership to be finalized today
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) held a much-anticipated election for the 2025-27 term today...
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Egypt’s apparel exports jump 22% in Jan-Aril, 2025
Egypt's apparel exports grew by 22% year-on-year in the first four months of 2025, reaching $1.028 billion, according to the Appar...
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South Korea’s apparel imports hold steady at $4bn in Jan–Apr 2025
South Korea’s apparel imports remained stable at $4 billion during the January–April 2025 period, showing little chang...
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