Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)
Govt reinstates decision on import of 10 to 30 count yarn under bond
Earlier, the National Board of Revenue (NBR), on September 7, withdrew the zero-duty import facility for 10 to 30 count yarn, aiming to protect the local textile sector
13 September 2026
Withdraw bond facility for 10-30 count yarn imports: textile millers
Leaders of the BTMA, along with those of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), attended the meeting
20 August 2026
Syed Saymun Haque Nayim on reimagining denim fabric
Redefine traditional fashion by exploring how BGMEA University student Syed Saymun Haque Nayim crafts innovative Tencel denim sarees and Rajasthani-inspired royal collections, blending AI technology, laser printing, and heritage craftsmanship for modern Bangladeshi style.
10 August 2026
BGMEA, OCAB join hands to attract Chinese investment in RMG
The joint initiative aims to establish a one-stop business matchmaking platform that would facilitate investment partnerships
4 August 2026
BTMA, BGMEA join hands to launch annual global textile machinery expo
The exhibition, to be known as the Bangladesh International Textile and Apparel Machinery Exhibition (BITMA), will be held in Dhaka every year
4 August 2026
BGMEA rejects reports of gas crisis forcing factory closures
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) yesterday dismissed as “untrue” reports claiming that garment factories were shutting down because of gas shortages.
4 August 2026
Textile millers want refinancing scheme, BGMEA uninterrupted gas
Textile millers today urged the government to introduce a special refinancing scheme for existing loans to export-oriented primary textile industries with a maximum interest rate of 5 percent
22 July 2026
$100b apparel exports possible by 2030 with adequate energy supply: BGMEA
Industry leaders say reaching $100 billion in exports is not a formal target but a realistic possibility as global demand for apparel continues to grow and supply chains return to normal
20 June 2026
Reform-oriented budget to strengthen economy: BGMEA
Garment exporters have welcomed the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27
13 June 2026
Garment exporters meet PM, demand uninterrupted power supply
The BGMEA and BKMEA sat with the premier in two separate meetings
11 May 2026
BGMEA seeks land for garment villages in Chattogram
The garment makers’ platform sits with Chattogram district administration
28 April 2026
Middle East conflict disrupting garment production: BGMEA president
The association sat with the commerce minister today
15 April 2026
BGMEA wants single-digit bank interest rates
The association sat with Bangladesh Bank governor today, placing a set of recommendations
11 March 2026
Yarn import restriction to risk buyers and employment: BGMEA
The BGMEA sent a note to the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC)
2 February 2026
Make factories jolt-ready to ensure workers' safety: BGMEA
The garment makers’ association urges its members
22 November 2025
BGMEA, Bangladesh-Canada trade body team up for trade, investment
The two will jointly work to build a stronger network
6 November 2025
Ensure adequate gas supply to garment factories: BGMEA
A team of BGMEA leaders met Energy Division secretary today
20 August 2025
Bangladesh should align labour laws with global standards: EU
The European Union (EU) has underscored the urgent need for Bangladesh to align its labour laws with international standards, signalling that improved labour rights and compliance are essential.
14 August 2025
BGMEA urges members to keep factories shut on July Mass Uprising Day
The association asked its members to pay tribute to the July martyrs on Aug 5
3 August 2025
BGMEA welcomes proposed budget
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has welcomed the proposed budget for keeping the source tax and corporate tax rates for the garment sector unchanged.
2 June 2025