Bangladesh RMG Leaders Call for Policy Support and Stable Power to Reach US $ 100 Billion Export Target

Bangladesh RMG leaders call for policy support and stable power to reach US $ 100 billion export target

Leaders of Bangladesh’s ready-made garments (RMG) industry have emphasised the need for stable power and energy supplies, supportive policies, and investment in workforce skill development to achieve the ambitious US $ 100 billion export goal. The appeal was made during a manifesto unveiling event organised by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association’s (BGMEA) Sammilito […] The post Bangladesh RMG leaders call for policy su…

Urgent need for stable energy supply to sustain Bangladesh's textile export competitiveness

In recent months, Bangladesh’s textile and ready-made garment (RMG) industries have faced severe disruptions due to an acute gas shortage. Approximately 50% of the 1,856 member mills of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA)—including both export-oriented and domestic units—have been forced to scale down or entirely halt production. Figure: Showkat Aziz Russell, President, BTMA Several mills have shut down specific units or suspended op…