BGMEA
What’s Behind the BGMEA and BKMEA’s Leadership Shakeups?
Both Bangladeshi trade organizations announced the resignations of their respective presidents over the…
Flooding Upends Bangladesh Supply Chain Across Rail, Road and Ports
Sections of the Dhaka-Chattogram highway halted the movement of cargo destined for Chattogram Port, hampering…
‘Irrelevant Now’: BGMEA President Kochi to Be Phased Out Amid Leadership Struggle
"The acting president is taking over," an industry insider said. "In a couple of weeks, no one will remember."
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Congestion at Bangladesh’s Chattogram Port Triggers 10-Day Delays
As of Tuesday, more than 20 container ships waited to berth at Bangladesh's largest port as the country…
Will India and Sri Lanka Benefit From Unrest in Bangladesh?
In the wake of protests and the installation of an interim government, many in the industry wonder if brands…
Where Does Bangladesh’s ‘Second Independence’ Leave Its Garment Workers?
Most of the beleaguered South Asian nation's garment workers did not receive their July wages on Wednesday.
‘Violence’ Breaks Out Over BGMEA Leadership
Until the collapse of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ruling party, BGMEA president SM Mannan Kochi was…
Bangladesh in Turmoil. What Comes Next for Apparel Production?
The dramatic ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has brought a mix of hope and trepidation as the world's…
Bangladesh Protests Lead to Port Backlogs, Weeklong Berthing Delays
One local report says 13 container vessels were waiting to berth at Chattogram Port Monday as container yards…
‘Highly Abnormal’: How Student Protests Could Further Roil Bangladesh’s Garment Sector
After an extended communications blackout, plus production delays, international brands and retailers could…
Bangladesh Garment Sector Losing $150M a Day as Curfew, Communications Blackout Drag On
"The biggest problem is that our international buyers are losing confidence," said BGMEA president SM Mannan…
BGMEA Gets New Leader as Bangladesh Looks Ahead
SM Mannan Kochi was elected president of the powerful Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters…
What Makes an Apparel Producing Country ‘Competitive’?
A USTIC hearing this week took a deep dive into production in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia and…
Red Sea Disruptions Spell Danger for Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers
One garment manufacturer that produced apparel for Gap, AEO and Kohl's already lost orders from a major U.S…
Bangladesh Garment Makers Praise VAT Relief at Ports
Authorities have waived a 15 percent value-added tax that has increased operational costs for manufacturers…