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In an exclusive discussion with Apparel Resources, Kamrun Nahar, Lead Denim Designer, Hameem Group talks about how more and more companies in Bangladesh are shifting towards sustainable manufacturing practices such as laser, ozone technologies and foam dyeing to meet the demands of global retailers.

In a major policy shift, India pulled the plug on a key transshipment facility that once allowed Bangladesh to route export goods to other countries. Bangladesh, even before India’s move, halted yarn imports from India via land ports, citing infrastructure limitations.

Apparel Resources presents an international comprehensive womenswear buying guide for Fall/Winter 2025-26, reflecting the change in customer preferences from quantity to quality, high necklines, layering, denim’s importance and much more.

In a candid conversation with Apparel Resources, Shah Rayeed Chowdhury, Director, Evince Group discusses about the relevance of both ethical sourcing and ethical buying and how a sustainable industry cannot be built on ethical sourcing alone if ethical buying is ignored.

Apparel Resources presents international comprehensive menswear buying guide for Fall/Winter 2025-26 with double-breasted blazers and oversized tailoring continuing to cast an impact and textured knitwear emerging as the key styling element for the season.

In an exclusive conversation with Apparel Resources, Mehruz Munir, Creative Director and Founder of Zurhem, shares his expert perspective on the shifts, upcoming trends and design evolutions set to influence Fall/Winter 2025 season.

Lululemon collaborates with 49 vendors worldwide, with 8 per cent of its products manufactured in Bangladesh. This presents a significant opportunity for the country to expand its role in the supply chain.

In an exclusive discussion with Apparel Resources, Azeezur Rahman Khan, Country Development Representative for The Woolmark Company in Bangladesh and GM-Thianis Apparels, discusses about the cost dynamics of sustainable production, the growing tension between ambition and investment in the regulatory space and so on.

Akib Rahman, Director, HAMS Group gets candid with Apparel Resources and talks about what learnings Bangladesh should take from Vietnam’s textile industry, including production efficiency, R&D investment, FTAs, product diversification, strong supply chains and more.