Bangladesh's US apparel exports decline 4.57pc in Jan-Sep

United States apparel imports declined by 6.14 percent to $56.68 billion during the January–September period of 2026, which also affected Bangladesh exports, according to data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) of the USA.During the nine months, import volume dropped by 8.10 percent, while the average unit price registered a 2.14 percent increase.Apparel shipments from Bangladesh to the US fell by 4.57 percent to $6.14 billion.The data showed that Bangladesh's export volume decreased by 3.65 percent, and the average unit price dropped by 0.95 percent.In September alone, Bangladesh's exports fell by 5.57 percent, following a rebound of 11.15 percent in August.Because Bangladesh experienced a smaller decline than the broader market, its market share experienced a slight shift, moving from 10.99 percent to 10.83 percent.Among other major competitors, imports from Vietnam grew by 0.26 percent, Cambodia by 6.42 percent, and Indonesia by 2.81 percent.Conversely, im...

What's Changed in Bangladeshis' Shopping Carts? A View from Daraz 11.11

When Daraz 11.11 was first held in Bangladesh in 2018, the platform received around 120,000 orders in a single day. At the time, technology products and household appliances accounted for a significant share of shoppers' interest. Eight years later, the picture has changed considerably. In 2025, more than half of Daraz 11.11's total sales were made through digital payments, while the Daraz Affiliate Program contributed over 20% of overall sales. The same year, an order was delivered over...

Robi, MTB introduce Bangla QR payments across all walk-in centres

Robi Axiata, in partnership with Mutual Trust Bank (MTB), has introduced Bangla QR-based digital payment facilities across all its Walk-In Centres (WICs) and nationwide retail network.Customers can make payments at Robi ...

PriyoShop named to global meaningful business 100, putting Bangladesh's retail backbone on the world stage

PriyoShop, a retail distribution infrastructure for MSMEs in emerging markets, has been named to the 2026 Meaningful Business 100 (MB100), a prestigious global recognition honoring leaders who successfully combine profit with purpose.PriyoShop was recognized for its contributions to the SDGs focused on Decent Work and Economic Growth and Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. Through its technology-driven commerce and embedded finance ecosystem, the company connects retailers, brands, financial institutions and distribution networks, enabling greater efficiency, access and growth across the retail value chain.Now in its eighth year, the MB100 celebrates business leaders and changemakers driving measurable progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 2026 c...

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Bangladesh eye winning start against Bhutan

Bangladesh will start their 15th edition of SAFF Championship campaign when they face Bhutan in their opening group match scheduled to be held at the National Stadium here tomorrow (Thursday), hoping to make a auspicious start to their quest for a second regional crown after a prolong gap of twenty three years.Private satellite channel T-Sports will provide live stream of the match that kicks off at 8 pm, following the day's first match between two arch-rivals India and Pakistan at 3.30 pm at the same venue.The tournament returns to Bangladesh after eight years, bringing fresh hope among football fans who are eager to see Bangladesh reclaim the title they last won in 2003.Head coach Thomas Dooley and his charges will, however, face an immediate test of their strength, composure and attacking ability against a Bhutan side determined to make an impression in the regional competition.Bangladesh, who finished runners-up in 2005, have since struggled to reproduce their earlier success. Playing in frontof home supporters offers them a valuable opportunity, but the pressure of expectations could also prove challenging.Dooley has expressed confidence in his team's ability to compete for the title, insisting that Bangladesh can no longer consider themselves underdogs. Captain Topu Barman has also echoed the coach's ambition, saying the players are determined to make the most of the opportunity to win the championship on home soil.However, the host side will miss the service of their star midfielder Hamza Choudhury who is unavailable for the opening match for his club com...

Workers deserve fair wages, but inflation must not be ignored

The recent violent demonstrations by garment workers demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000 have once again exposed the growing pressure on workers struggling to cope with the rising cost of li...

Walton sets example in industrial solar power: Others can follow

Bangladesh’s persistent energy crisis, rising electricity costs and dependence on imported fuels have made renewable energy an economic necessity rather than merely an environmental choice. In this context, Walton Hi-Tech Industries’ init...

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