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