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Bangladesh’s apparel industry and the changing fabric equation

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Bangladesh exported an estimated $38.825 billion worth of apparel in 2025, but 76.94 per cent of its export basket came from basic categories.
A September 2026 amendment to the Import Policy Order 2026–2029 has eased access to specialised fabrics for specified apparel categories.
The change could support sportswear, functional apparel, MMF-based products and wider product diversification.Bangladesh exported an estimated $38.825 billion worth of apparel in 2025, but 76.94 per cent of its export basket came from basic categories.
A September 2026 amendment to the Import Policy Order 2026–2029 has eased access to specialised fabrics for specified apparel categories.
The change could support sportswear, functional apparel, MMF-based products and wider product diversification.