Brands Must Stop Passing the Burden: The Real Cost to Garment Workers
Every few years, the global fashion industry releases a new wave of glossy sustainability commitments. Reports are published, supplier lists get longer, and words like transparency, ethics, responsibility appear prominently…
Tannery Sector Faces Labour Tensions Over Wage Delays
Thousands of tannery workers across Bangladesh are raising the alarm as the leather industry faces a deepening crisis marked by delayed minimum-wage implementation, alleged mass firings, and growing uncertainty triggered…
“Bangladesh Needs More Value Addition — BUFT Can Help Lead the Shift”
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) signed new cooperation agreements with four major industry partners on 25 November, aiming to deepen links between academic training and the needs of…
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Edges Lower in November 2025
U.S. consumer sentiment eased in November as households contended with persistent inflation and weakening incomes, according to the latest reading from University of Michigan. The index fell to 51.0 from…
Germany’s LANXESS promotes Oxone for sustainable detergents
LANXESS is expanding the use of its Oxone Monopersulfate Compound as a cold-wash cleaning ingredient, positioning the oxidising agent as a high-performance option for detergent makers responding to rising demand…
Unlocking Diaspora Power to Transform Bangladesh’s RMG Future
Introduction Bangladesh’s ready-made garments (RMG) sector remains the backbone of the national economy, significantly contributing to export earnings and job creation. Yet, in an era of rising global competition and…
Webinar highlights global study, career prospects for Bangladeshi textile graduates
An international webinar on higher studies and global career development for textile graduates drew up to 200 participants on Friday, as Online Textile School (OTS) and Bunon jointly hosted a…
Accelerating Circularity Appoints Eileen Mockus as New CEO
Accelerating Circularity, a non-profit organization dedicated to building circular systems that transform used textiles into new raw materials, has announced the appointment of Eileen Mockus as its new CEO. Mockus,…
U.S. Holiday Shoppers Pivot to Apparel and Footwear Over Luxury
U.S. consumers are shifting their holiday spending toward practical items such as apparel and footwear, moving away from luxury goods as budget pressures intensify, according to a new First Insight…
India’s Cotton Sector Transforming with New Regenerative Farming Drive
WWF-India and Solidaridad Asia have launched a major regenerative farming initiative targeting India’s cotton farmers, aiming to bring 1 million hectares of cotton land under climate-resilient practices. The effort, called…
