Bangladesh-textile-industry

The handloom industry in Pabna and Sirajganj has a long tradition. As the industry expanded it became the source of livelihood for nearly 1.5 million people. The clattering sound of looms can be heard across the two districts. But that sound is gradually fading. The entire industry has come to a standstill under the combined pressure of frequent load shedding, high prices of yarn and dyes and rising fuel prices. Many power looms and Chittaranjan semi-automatic looms have shut down amid los...

Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) held a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday. PM’s Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu confirmed the matter. During the session, they discussed the state of the textile industry, export prospects, and various challenges facing the sector. BTMA highlighted that the industry’s vital contributions to the national economy and sought government cooperation for the sector’s sustainable development. They requested the PM’...