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India Moves to Overtake Bangladesh and Vietnam in Global Apparel Export Race

India is intensifying its efforts to emerge as the next global powerhouse in the apparel export industry. As global sourcing…

CAI Ups Cotton Output to 301L Bales, Calls for Urgent Policy Fix

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has revised its 2024–25 cotton production forecast upward to 301.15 lakh bales, despite regional…

Bangladesh Garments Get U.S. Duty Waiver with 20% American Input Rule

By Hadia Noor In a move poised to reshape Bangladesh’s apparel trade with the United States, the Biden administration has…

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Customs Bond Automation Stalls in Bangladesh, Eight Years On

Eight years after Bangladesh launched an ambitious project to automate its customs…

Turkish Textile Exports Show Resilience, Apparel Faces Steeper Decline

Turkey’s textile and ready-to-wear industry, a cornerstone of its manufacturing base and…

India-UK Free Trade Deal: What It Means for Bangladesh and India in the UK Fashion Market

By Hadia Noor On 24 July 2025, India and the United Kingdom…

Are Fashion’s Circular Goals Putting Workers at Risk?

As major fashion brands ramp up circular economy efforts—such as take-back schemes,…

How Cellulose Fibres Are Shaping the Future of Sustainable Fashion

By Engr. Abdullah, CEO, Green Stitch (GRS) When the global textile industry…

Top Global Apparel Brands – 2024 Highlights

The global fashion landscape in 2024 saw fast fashion and sportswear continue…

How the 35% US Tariff Threatens Bangladesh’s Export Economy

By Engr. Md. Abdullah, CEO, Green Stitch (GRS) A bolt from the…

Bangladesh Garment Exports at Risk as Chittagong Port Strike Freezes Trade

A major customs strike at Bangladesh’s busiest seaport, Chittagong, has brought cargo…

What the H&M x Circulose deal tells us about leadership

By Johannes Stefan The recent announcement of H&M's decision to replace ”significant…