A call for calm to protect Bangladesh’s global reputation

Recent developments give serious cause for alarm for the RMG sector.
29 May 2025, 06:00 AM

Bangladesh needs a free trade agreement with the UK, like India

UK-India's FTA highlights the urgency for Bangladesh to pursue similar trade agreements.
19 May 2025, 07:00 AM

Bangladesh must diversify its trade infrastructure after India's ban

Bangladesh must rethink its diplomatic and industrial strategies.
28 April 2025, 05:00 AM

Utilising AI in Bangladesh’s RMG sector

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers immense potential to transform Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector
27 January 2025, 07:00 AM

How our RMG sector can thrive in 2025

Beximco's problems are evidence of a number of ongoing problems in the garment industry.
23 December 2024, 06:09 AM

Let the textile tussle begin

A potential shift in US-China trade relations is a rare chance for Bangladesh to take a giant leap forward in the global garment trade.
2 December 2024, 05:00 AM

Pushing businesses towards sustainable energy use

Bangladesh is at a critical crossroads in its energy policy.
28 October 2024, 05:00 AM

2024 Bangladesh Climate Action Forum: Building a climate-resilient future

The Bangladesh Climate Action Forum 2024 which recently concluded in Dhaka was a huge success and surpassed all expectations.
15 October 2024, 08:00 AM

We must stop the infighting to retain buyers

To maintain its position as a global leader in the garment industry, Bangladesh must prioritise unity and stability.
11 September 2024, 07:00 AM

It’s time to look forward with our fashion partners

We need to look at what the business community needs from our state and non-state institutions.
12 August 2024, 05:00 AM

How our RMG industry empowered women

The RMG industry has provided lakhs of women, with their first formal employment opportunities.
15 July 2024, 06:00 AM

Bangladesh on the renewable energy race track

A country’s energy mix may even one day override all other issues given the climate crisis we face.
1 July 2024, 06:00 AM

Why are gas prices so volatile?

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia in 2022 had significant implications for the global gas supply chain, and caused what many termed a gas crisis. The reduction in supply led to a dramatic rise in gas prices globally. .Indeed, gas prices in Europe reached unprecedented levels, impacting ene
23 June 2024, 05:00 AM

To cut CO2 emissions, let’s tackle over-production

We live in a world where approximately 9.2 percent of the global population lives on less than $2.15 per day according to figures from 2019.
10 June 2024, 14:00 PM

SBTi debate has major implications for RMG suppliers

The carbon offsetting schemes that have been discredited in the past could be improved
3 June 2024, 05:00 AM

How fashion is future-proofing by investing in technology

Are fashion brands becoming more than retailers of clothing?
20 May 2024, 06:54 AM

Five strategies for garment exporters to navigate geopolitical risks

Bangladeshi garment makers can mitigate risk in an uncertain world with foresight, resilience, and agility.
13 May 2024, 05:00 AM

EU supply chain law is both a threat and an opportunity

How will it impact Bangladesh’s garment manufacturers?
5 May 2024, 15:00 PM

We need to know more about Shein’s $9 jeans

First, is any of this even ethical? Second, how is Shein retailing clothing so cheaply?
22 April 2024, 04:00 AM

Time for fashion brands, retailers to rethink green strategies

Over the past two or three years, we have seen a huge backlash against sustainability marketing in the West.
8 April 2024, 04:00 AM