Pitti Uomo Opens in Florence with Global Menswear in Focus
Pitti Immagine Uomo, one of the world’s leading menswear trade fairs, opened in Florence on June 16, drawing hundreds of brands and thousands of industry professionals to the historic Fortezza…
Bangladesh Apparel Exports to U.S. Fall 11% in January–April 2026
U.S. apparel imports declined sharply during the first four months of 2026, reflecting continued uncertainty in global consumer demand and shifting sourcing strategies among major apparel-exporting nations. While Bangladesh retained…
Bangladesh RMG Must Shift from OEM to ODM to Survive the Post-LDC Era
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry must undergo a fundamental transformation, from a volume-driven manufacturing hub to an innovation-led, sustainable and value-added sourcing destination, if it is to remain competitive after…
BUFT Team Triumphs at Hult Prize 2026 with Denim Recycling Solution
A student team from BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) has earned national recognition after winning the prestigious Hult Prize Bangladesh Nationals 2026 with an innovative circular fashion solution…
Bangladesh Startup Wins H&M Foundation Global Change Award 2026
Bangladesh has earned global recognition in sustainable fashion innovation as local startup ThreadBridge was named among the ten winners of the H&M Foundation's Global Change Award (GCA) 2026, securing a…
Industry Pays Tribute to Visionary Apparel Leader Abdullah Hil Rakib
The first death anniversary of Abdullah Hil Rakib, Founder and Managing Director of TEAM Group and former Senior Vice President of BGMEA, was observed with profound respect and remembrance, bringing…
20th Bangladesh Denim Expo Opens in Dhaka Under the Theme ‘Frontline to Future’
The 20th edition of Bangladesh Denim Expo has officially commenced at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka, under the theme ‘Frontline to Future’. The two-day expo brings together global…
Sharif Zahir Calls for Value Chain Transformation to Secure Bangladesh’s Apparel Future
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry must urgently move beyond its traditional reliance on low-cost cotton products and prepare for a future driven by competitiveness, product diversification, and value addition, according…
Uzbek Textile Firms Gain UAE Market Access Through TEXMAS
Uzbekistan’s textile and apparel industry is set to strengthen its presence in the Middle East after a new cooperation initiative with the UAE's largest textile trade association, TEXMAS (Dubai Textile…
Swedish Textile Sector Doubles Down On sustainability & Leadership at Stockholm
Sustainability, leadership and the accelerating transition toward a circular economy took center stage at the Swedish textile industry’s annual gathering, as stakeholders from government, business and education convened in Stockholm,…