October 2023

As Bangladesh gets closer to its goal of becoming the world’s leading apparel export destination, significant shifts can be observed in its key markets. Notably, the USA is reducing its imports while non-traditional destinations are taking centre stage. Nevertheless, Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry is making impressive strides to attain the country’s ambitious export target of US $ 80 billion by 2030.

This edition of Apparel Online Bangladesh (AOB) delves into the nation’s state of readiness as it approaches its export objectives. The issue also spotlights high-fashion players such as Sparrow Apparels, which are redirecting their attention towards MMF-based apparel and embracing new collaborative and technology-driven strategies. We also present to you the latest government initiatives of the country including the various trade agreements aimed at establishing new global trade ties, positioning Bangladesh as the key trade hub in the ASEAN, South Asian and South East Asian regions.

Additionally, this edition highlights evolution of the country’s denim industry and addresses the challenge of setting minimum wages for RMG industry workers, a vital segment of Bangladesh’s workforce, besides shedding light on Bangladesh apparel industry’s transition to solar energy, alongside other innovations.