The research underscored the continued importance of the RMG sector to Bangladesh’s economy, estimating its contribution at 8.5–10.5% of GDP and 80–85% of total export earnings.
Manufacturing News
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Manufacturing
Energy efficiency gains help Bangladesh cut fuel imports by US $ 3.3 billion, IEEFA report finds
Energy accounts for a substantial share of production costs, particularly in spinning, dyeing, finishing and captive power generation.
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The suspensions have raised fresh concerns about continuity of supply for international apparel buyers that depend on Bangladesh’s garment exports, which form a major part of the global clothing supply chain.
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Manufacturing
Bangladesh garment industry faces turbulent 2025 amid tariff shocks, domestic pressures
Knitwear exports slipped slightly in the early months of the current fiscal year, while woven garments recorded modest growth, pointing to uneven demand and persistent cost pressures rather than a broad-based recovery.
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The central bank has decided to set a uniform provisioning rate of 0.50% against all unclassified loans in the short-term agricultural and Cottage, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CMSME) enterprise sectors.
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Representatives from both sides, including BGBA officials and senior executives from UCB’s large corporate banking division, held a meeting that signalled strong mutual interest in formalising cooperation.
