The outlook for Bangladesh’s apparel sector in the global market remains positive, with work orders expected to rise, sustaining growth momentum into 2025. Industry insiders have indicated that buyer confidence is recovering, leading to an expansion of sourcing activities in Bangladesh, which will help maintain this upward trend.
Official data shows that the European Union's apparel imports between January and December 2024 experienced a modest 1.53% increase in value, reaching $92.56 billion. However, a substantial 8.98% rise in import volume was accompanied by a 6.83% decline in average unit prices, exerting downward pressure on major sourcing countries, including Bangladesh.
Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has stated that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will face trial for crimes against humanity.
"A trial will take place. Not only her, but also all those associated with her – including her family members, clients, and associates," he said in an interview with UK-based Sky News.
Hasina is accused of overseeing a system of enforced disappearances during her tenure, as well as orchestrating a m...
Eight BTCRN grantees presented research on critical issues like smoke-free policies, health warning labels and plain and standardized packaging for the more than 200 participants at the ev...
