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Leaving Bangladesh? Not an easy choice for brands

May 16, 2013
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Leaving Bangladesh? Not an easy choice for brands

Bangladesh offers the global garment industry something unique: Millions of workers who quickly churn out huge amounts of well-made underwear, jeans and T-shirts for the lowest wages in the world. Bangladesh offers the global garment industry something unique: Millions of workers who quickly churn out huge amounts of well-made underwear, jeans and T-shirts for the…

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Bangladesh jute report – June ,2012

June 26, 2012
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Bangladesh jute report – June ,2012

Rates supplied by the Bangladesh Jute Association JUTE VARIETY BALES FOB Narayanganj (One bale = 180 kg) (Taka per bale) Ready Position (in taka) Bangla white special (BW special) 14,000 Bangla white A (BWA) 13,700 Bangla white B (BWB) 12,800 Bangla white C (BWC) 11,300 Bangla white D (BWD) 10,850 Bangla white E (BWE) 10,400…

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Bangladesh trade show in July at Malysia

June 23, 2012
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70 exhibitors comprising main players in various sectors are expected to take part in the showcase THE second Showcase Bangladesh will be held at Exchange Trade Centre International at Dataran Merdeka for three days beginning July 13. The showcase, featuring 70 exhibitors, is expected to be the largest, if not the most important exhibition, to…

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Europe’s economic crisis to affect Bangladesh exports

April 4, 2012
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Europe’s economic crisis to affect Bangladesh exports

Bangladesh will feel the impact of the economic slowdown in Europe, its major export destination for clothing and textile goods. Visiting World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director General Pascal Lamy said he feared that the volume of world trade this year would be below what markets saw in 2011 because of sluggish growth. “Bangladesh is at…

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In Its Fifth Year, GOTS Certifies 80 Additional Facilities

March 27, 2012
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In Its Fifth Year, GOTS Certifies 80 Additional Facilities

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) turned five years old in 2011, adding 80 new companies and another country (Kyrgyzstan) to the list of those with GOTS-certified facilities, expanding particularly in developed countries, accrediting a 14th certification organization, and receiving formal recognition by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. By year’s end, 2,714 facilities in 57…

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Japan garment buyers keen on Bangladesh- received export orders worth $2.5 million from Japanese companies,

March 22, 2012
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Japan garment buyers keen on Bangladesh- received export orders worth $2.5 million from Japanese companies,

Apparel makers yesterday received export orders worth $2.5 million from Japanese companies, in growing signs of buyers sourcing more from Bangladesh. A total of 16 small and medium Japanese companies, all clients of Hiroshima Shinkin Bank, ordered mainly knitwear items from Bangladesh. The orders came at a business matching event between Euro Bangla Group, a…

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Low costs luring Indian textile makers to Bangladesh

October 17, 2011
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Production Cost is the key factor for any business . To gain production cost benifit Many Indian garment makers have shifted base or opened new units in neighbouring Bangladesh to take advantage of low labour cost and duty concessions on exports to US and European markets. “Labour cost in Bangladesh is almost one-third of that…

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Bangladesh textiles hit by new EU trade rules

October 6, 2011
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Bangladesh textiles hit by new EU trade rules

Bangladeshi textile manufacturers face a deep crisis after the European Union allowed duty free access of ready-made garments from the country produced with material imported from elsewhere, a business leader said Wednesday, reports Reuters. Under new EU rules of origin, clothing exporters can now enjoy duty-free access to 27-nation EU — the world’s largest apparel…

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Bangladesh Trade relations with India : Granting duty-free access of 46 apparel products to BD

September 11, 2011
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Bangladesh Trade relations with India : Granting duty-free access of 46 apparel products to BD

After the two-day visit of Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, response and reactions from the business community of Bangladesh are otherwise encouraging. India has granted duty-free access of 46 garment products from its neighbour. Local businesses see it as a step forward towards expansion of trade relations with India. The textile agreement with India…

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Bangladesh :A breakthrough in the textile sector

November 29, 2010
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Source :On the eve of a pivotal Cotton Season, 2010-11, the Bangladesh textile industry faces stark choices on the supply chain: maintain a status quo or stay ahead of time. The latter offers the most prolific choice. One must understand that Bangladesh is uniquely placed in the textile world and possesses tremendous advantages over its…

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New EU rules lights to promote RMG exports of Bangladesh

November 24, 2010
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Sources :Bangladesh is in benificiary position with Europe’s relaxed rules, which are meant for the least developed countries (LCDs), under generalized system of preferences (GSP) in case of textile trade, are likely to promote the garment exports from Bangladesh. The new rules of origin (RoO), which have been accepted by the European Union is expected…

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Arvind Textile to set up facility in Bangladesh; invest $66 mn

September 26, 2010
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Arvind Textile to set up facility in Bangladesh; invest $66 mn

Indian firm Arvind Mills will invest USD 66 million to set up a textile and garment manufacturing unit at the Comilla Export Processing Zone in Bangladesh. The company will invest USD 66 million in setting up the unit, which will produce textile and garment items. The unit will create employment opportunity for 3,170 persons, including…

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“Develop network with peers in Bangladesh”-Ambassador Akramul Qader urges expatriate doctors.

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and State Minister Mr. Akramul Qader attended the annual conference of Bangladesh Medical Association of North America, Louisiana chapter in Orleans, Louisiana and addressed a…

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Bangladesh opposes proposed dams in Meghalaya: Minister

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Meghalaya has made it clear that the dams which are to be built across the Myntdu and Umiew rivers would not have any negative impact…

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