In last five years from 2017 to 2022, the United States (USA) apparel import from Bangladesh increased by 13.99 per cent whereas their import from the world has grown by 4.50 per cent annually. The USA is one of the major apparel importers for Bangladesh as well as for the world.
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Bangladesh will play 2 friendly matches against Afghanistan
Bangladesh national football team are likely to play two FIFA friendly matches against Afghanistan at home in September even though two more teams – Myanmar and Nepal – are also in Bangladesh Football Federation’s consideration. A match against Afghanistan in next September's FIFA window was already fixed. The date of
WB clears $300m to improve gas distribution in Bangladesh
The World Bank (WB) yesterday approved $300 million to help Bangladesh improve the efficiency of gas distribution and end-use through pre-paid metering systems for residential and industrial consumers and reduce methane emissions along the natural gas value chain. The Gas Sector Efficiency Improvement and Carbon Abatement Project will address natural gas
Bangladesh, China need continuous focus on development for the sake of people’s welfare: Chinese official
Bangladesh and China should emphasis on joint efforts and continue to focus on further domestic development for the sake of people's welfare, says a senior official of the Chinese government. "Our both countries face similar challenges. Rights to survive, develop and security are the key human rights," Deputy Director General of
Bangladesh orchid losses signal ecological imbalance
Among the 188 identified orchids once found in Bangladesh, 32 are extinct from nature in the last few decades, according to a study published in the now-defunct International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences. The Revelator also published a story based on the findings. Theocostele alata, Anoectochilus roxburghii, Habenaria viridifolia and
Italy keen to recruit more manpower from Bangladesh
Italy has shown interest to employ more Bangladeshi manpower particularly in its agriculture and hospitality sectors as three Italian ministers called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on the sidelines of the UN Food Systems Summit here. “Italy wants to hire more workers from Bangladesh for its hospitality and agriculture sectors,” Foreign
BGMEA delegation meets Australian Chamber of Commerce
A meeting was held between the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) at Canberra in Australia on July 22. BGMEA President Faruque Hassan headed the BGMEA side while ACCI was represented by its Chief Executive Officer Andrew McKellar along with Head
Australia-Bangladesh willing to take bilateral relations to new height
Australia and Bangladesh want to take the relationship between the two countries to a new height by strengthening partnership and expanding trade and investment in potential areas. Both sides are also keen to explore opportunities and turn them into reality through collaboration in order to derive reciprocal benefits. The willingness was expressed
UAE keen to invest in energy sector: UAE minister
The United Arab Emirates is interested in making investments in the energy sector of Bangladesh, particularly renewable energy, said a visiting minister of the oil-rich Gulf country on Thursday. UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber expressed this eagerness during a courtesy call on Prime Minister
Bangladesh Apparel Summit held in Melbourne
The Bangladesh Apparel Summit, held in Australia's Melbourne on Tuesday (18 July), brought together a total of 130 participants from a diverse range of stakeholders, including buyers, retailers, suppliers, consumers, development partners, and supportive Australian government policymakers. The summit created an opportunity for fruitful discussions, meaningful interactions, and the exchange of