It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Partnership for Cleaner Textile

World Trade / BGMEA Move

29 January 2024

2 minutes

The readymade garments (RMG) sector of Bangladesh though firmly established as the second-largest apparel exporter globally, faces challenges due to global geopolitical tensions, exchange rate fluctuations, the dollar crisis and a surge in cotton price, aggravated by intense competition from low-cost nations.

BGMEA to Launch Virtual Marketplace for RMG Industry to Counter Geopolitical Risks

The apex Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) will develop a virtual marketplace to integrate the local textiles industry into global value chains and capitalise on the shift towards online purchasing.

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If unfair trade barriers persist, there's the risk of seeing mountains of usable clothing pile up in the US, while markets abroad fill the gap with cheap, low-quality fast fashion that often results in more waste, not less. Keeping the second-hand clothing trade flowing freely is in everyone’s best interest: economically, socially, and environmentally. This is a moment to build smarter, fairer, and more circular global systems, not to shut them down.

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Branding Evolution / Influencers Analysis

Branding has always been about making a lasting impression, literally and figuratively.

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