Dubai’s IATF boosts global textile sourcing
The International Apparel & Textile Fair (IATF) is reinforcing Dubai’s position as a strategic sourcing hub for the global fashion industry, as hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of buyers converge…
Bangladesh textile millers push to retain 30% value-addition rule
Bangladesh’s textile millers have urged the government to retain the 30 percent value-addition requirement in the readymade garment (RMG) sector, warning that scrapping the rule could accelerate subsidised imports and…
Sri Lankan Delegates See Strong Sourcing and Collaboration Opportunities at Intex Bangladesh 2026
As South Asia’s textile and apparel industry continues to strengthen regional collaboration, a 10-member business delegation from Sri Lanka participated in Intex Bangladesh 2026, exploring new sourcing opportunities and business…
Bangladesh eases ship lease rules to strengthen maritime sector
Bangladesh’s central bank has relaxed foreign exchange regulations to allow local shipping companies to remit payments abroad for leased vessels, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s maritime sector and…
Bangladesh pushes innovation, sustainability at ICTSE-2026
Bangladesh must accelerate innovation, adopt advanced technologies and strengthen sustainability practices to retain its global leadership in textiles and garments, Education Minister Dr A.N.M. Ehsanul Hoque Milon said on Saturday.…
H&M Reaffirms Bangladesh’s Sourcing Role Amid Industry Concerns
Swedish fashion retailer H&M has reaffirmed Bangladesh’s continued importance in its global sourcing network, seeking to ease concerns over a possible reduction in orders from one of its largest production…
Centro launches SS27 men’s formal footwear line
Centro Sourcing UK Ltd. has introduced its Spring/Summer 2027 (SS27) men’s formal footwear collection, reinforcing its focus on premium design, material quality, and scalable sourcing solutions for global retailers. The…
Spinnova Advances Fibre Scale-Up with NZ Tex Group Partnership
Finnish textile technology firm Spinnova said its partner NZ Tex Group will support the industrial scaling of its proprietary SPINNOVA® fibre, marking a key step toward commercial production and wider…
Pakistan launches first CETP to drive sustainable leather exports
Pakistan has marked a major milestone in its industrial sustainability journey with the completion of its first Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP), a project backed by the United Nations Industrial…
Bangladesh Budget Debate Takes Center Stage at Stamford Symposium
A high-level policy dialogue on Bangladesh’s newly proposed national budget is set to take place in Dhaka, as academics, policymakers and industry leaders gather to assess the country’s economic outlook,…