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The Financial Express
Tech push, buyer taste reshaping Bangladesh's apparel industry Apparel exporters are accelerating investment in advanced technologies to modernise production, raise productivity and strengthen long-term sustainability and global competitiveness Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) industry in the fast-changing economic milieus.Trade Fair Guide From automation and robotics to AI-driven inspection and renewable energy, the industry is undergoing a quiet, but significant, transformation that minimizes manual work. Entrepreneurs and technology suppliers shared their views with The Financial Express on the sidelines of the four-day event that began in the city last Wednesday. Kutubuddin Ahmed, founder-chairman of Envoy Textiles, the world's first LEED-certified denim mill, says the company has long used robotic machinery to improve efficiency, competitiveness and product quality. "Envoy is now in discussion to import AI-driven technologies to enhance transparency across production lines," he told the FE.

জাগো নিউজ২৪
১০ থেকে ৩০ কাউন্টের সুতা আমদানিতে বন্ড সুবিধা প্রত্যাহার দেশীয় স্পিনিং শিল্পের অস্তিত্ব রক্ষা, রপ্তানি খাতে মূল্য সংযোজন বাড়ানো এবং এলডিসি উত্তরণ-পরবর্তী চ্যালেঞ্জ মোকাবিলায় রপ্তানিমুখী তৈরি পোশাক শিল্পে ব্যবহৃত ১০ থেকে ৩০ কাউন্টের সুতা আমদানিতে বন্ডেড ওয়্যারহাউজ সুবিধা প্রত্যাহারের নির্দেশ দিয়েছে সরকার। পাশাপাশি, বাণিজ্য মন্ত্রণালয় কাস্টমস কর্তৃপক্ষকে বিল অব এন্ট্রিতে কটন ইয়ার্নের কাউন্ট স্পষ্টভাবে উল্লেখ নিশ্চিত করতে এবং এইচএস কোডের অপব্যবহাররোধে কঠোর নজরদারির নির্দেশনা দিয়েছে। মন্ত্রণালয় মনে করে, এ সিদ্ধান্ত বাস্তবায়িত হলে দেশীয় টেক্সটাইল শিল্প সুরক্ষিত হবে এবং এলডিসি উত্তরণ-পরবর্তী বৈশ্বিক বাণিজ্য ব্যবস্থায় বাংলাদেশের প্রস্তুতি আরও শক্তিশালী হবে।

The New Age
Pressure mounts on RMG exports to the EU Bangladesh’s ready-made garment exports to the European Union came under notable pressure in November 2025, posting a sharp year-on-year decline amid weak consumer demand and intense competition from rival sourcing countries. According to Eurostat data, Bangladesh’s RMG exports to the EU fell to 1.37 billion euros in November 2025, down from 1.54 billion euros in November 2024, marking a sharp 10.87 per cent decline.Mohiuddin Rubel, former director of BGMEA, said that European markets remained unpredictable and sluggish due to inflation and shifts in buying patterns. He also said that the country’s internal political situation has further weakened business confidence, disrupting normal trade flows. ‘The risk of supply-chain disruptions has increased, making timely delivery of goods more challenging, and in such an environment, both local and foreign investors are delaying investment decisions,’ he added.

The Business Standard
Accessories eye $5b direct export in three years Bangladesh's garment and other accessories industry is emerging as a formidable export powerhouse, with direct exports doubling over the last three years and stakeholders projecting a rise to $5 billion within the next three years if policy barriers are removed. According to the Bangladesh Garment Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGAPMEA), the sector contributed $7.45 billion to national exports in the 2024-25 fiscal year. While the majority of this consists of "deemed exports" (supplies to the local RMG sector), direct exports reached $1.6 billion.

The Financial Express
Bangladesh's garment exports to Europe exceed €18 billion, growing over 7.5 per cent According to the latest Eurostat data for the period of January to November 2025, the EU's total apparel imports grew by 3.93 per cent, reaching a total value of €82.94 billion. While the market saw a robust 11.60 per cent increase in volume, the average unit price for garments fell by 6.88 per cent, signaling a highly competitive, price-sensitive environment for global suppliers. "The data reflects a complex environment where volume is up, but margins are being squeezed," noted Mohiuddin Rubel, Managing Director of Bangladesh Apparel Exchange Ltd. "While Bangladesh remains a key player, the aggressive pricing strategies from competitors like China and the recent dip in November figures suggest that staying competitive will require a careful balance of volume and value-addition," he said.

The Daily Star
RMG exports to EU grew 7% in Jan-Nov The country’s ready-made garment (RMG) exports to the European Union (EU) grew 7.65 percent to €18.05 billion (around $20 billion) during the January-November period of last year, compared with the same period in 2024, according to Eurostat, the EU’s official statistical office. The rise follows a 15 percent increase in shipments to the United States, Bangladesh’s single largest market, during January-October last year amid the reciprocal tariffs.