Saudia Unveils Cooling Ihram for a Cooler Hajj
Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, has launched a pioneering innovation for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims called “The Coolest Ihram,” also referred to as Ihram al-Abrad. Developed in collaboration…
Global cotton production, trade set to rise in 2025-26: WASDE
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in its latest monthly “World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates” (WASDE) report projected an increase in global cotton production, consumption and trade for…
BUFT Signs Landmark MoUs with 10 Leading Apparel Industry Partners
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding with 10 major industry partners on 18 November 2025, strengthening its links with Bangladesh’s textile and…
Bangladesh Sets Ambitious Push to Expand Apparel Exports to Japan
Bangladesh plans to raise its apparel exports to Japan as the sector targets higher-value segments and deeper trade cooperation with Tokyo. Export data show shipments to Japan rose about 15.6%…
Transfar Chemicals Rolls Out On-Site Health Screenings for Production Staff
In a move underscoring its commitment to employee welfare, Transfar Chemicals recently launched a comprehensive on-site health checkup for its frontline production workers, particularly those exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals.…
“DPP will reshape the entire supply chain — we must be ready”
As the European Union prepares to roll out the Digital Product Passport (DPP) from 2027, global apparel sourcing is on the brink of one of the most significant regulatory shifts…
Jordan, Vietnam set sights on joint garment investments
The Jordan Chamber of Industry has reached a landmark understanding with Vietnamese garment firms, signalling a deepening of industrial ties between the two nations and a push for joint investments…
BUFT National Textile Management Fair 2025 Concludes with Strong Industry Engagement
The “Shin Shin Group Presents National Textile Management Fair 2025,” hosted by BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT), concluded with strong participation and extensive industry engagement, marking one of…
Tk 1bn Monthly Costs Now, Eyes on BEXIMCO Textile’s Next Steps
The planned reopening of BEXIMCO Textile Division by Japanese-Bangladeshi REVIVAL Group highlights significant financial challenges ahead, with estimated operating expenses pegged at Tk 1 billion per month for the initial…
Hohenstein and BGMEA Collaborate to Boost Sustainability in Bangladesh’s RMG
A high-level delegation from the Hohenstein Group, a leading international service provider in testing, certification, and research from Germany, met with Mahmud Hasan Khan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers…