Garment sector to face major blow

Garment sector to face major blow

Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector may face intense competition and significant challenges if the country graduates from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category without adequate preparation, analysts have warned. Once Bangladesh officially attains developing country status in November 2026, the duty-free market access it currently enjoys will begin to withdraw gradually. Experts...

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