Fineotex Chemical’s Revenue Surge Signals Strong Growth Momentum
Fineotex Chemical Limited posted robust growth in the third quarter of FY 2025–26, underscoring a strong expansion phase driven by rising demand and strategic diversification, although margin pressures persisted amid…
BGBA Wins Legal Recognition as Mandatory Trade Body for Registration
The Bangladesh Garment Buying House Association has secured a major institutional breakthrough after a High Court directive reinstated mandatory membership certification for buying houses seeking registration, reinforcing its authority as…
Bangladesh Eyes Ending Tax Breaks for Garment Exporters
Bangladesh is considering scrapping preferential corporate tax rates for its powerful ready-made garment sector from the next fiscal year, officials said, in a move aimed at boosting revenue but raising…
Oil Price Surge Pushes Textile Industry Toward Bio-Based Fibers
Rising crude oil prices are sending shockwaves through the global textile industry, driving up costs for petroleum-based fibers and accelerating the shift toward bio-based alternatives. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle…
Bangladesh Garment Exports to US Drop 8.5% as Rivals Gain Ground
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to the United States fell by 8.5% year-on-year in the first two months of 2026, as key competitors including Vietnam and Indonesia posted growth despite a broader…
Rezaul Kabir Elevated to CEO, Steering Epyllion–Sailor Toward Next Phase of Growth
Md. Rezaul Kabir has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer of Epyllion Holdings Limited – Sailor, marking a major leadership milestone for the vertically integrated textile and apparel group. The…
AmCham Calls for Tax Harmonisation to Strengthen Investment Climate
The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) has urged the government to prioritise tax harmonisation and regulatory reforms to create a more attractive and predictable investment environment in Bangladesh.…
EU–Mercosur Deal Set for May Launch
The long-awaited trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc is set to enter provisional application on May 1, 2026, marking a pivotal step toward one of the…
Levi’s Turns AI Hackathon Into Virtual Try-On Push
Levi Strauss & Co. is accelerating its push into artificial intelligence, turning an internal hackathon project into a customer-facing virtual try-on tool as the denim giant sharpens its digital edge…
AFF Osaka 2026 Opens to Boost Asia–Japan Sourcing
Asia Fashion Fair (AFF) Osaka Spring 2026 opened on Tuesday, drawing hundreds of apparel and textile manufacturers from across Asia as they seek to strengthen ties with Japanese buyers and…