Fashion needs to support suppliers for green transition
The writer says fashion brands, with their financial might and global reach, hold the keys to change on sustainability issues.
Mostafiz Uddin
The circular economy requires nurturing
As textile recycling is a global industry, international cooperation is essential for its progress.
Volatile energy could become the norm for Bangladesh’s garment makers
Lack of adequate gas pressure combined with soaring fuel costs means many factories are running at low capacity.
Bangladesh needs to rely less on EU, US markets
There is a strong argument for suggesting our garment industry has too many of its eggs in one or two baskets, leaving it massively over-exposed.
Bangladesh well-placed to ride out recession
The Bangladesh economy has made its name in must-have staple items, many of which are almost recession-proof, such as jeans and T-shirts.
Bangladesh: A blueprint for sustainable supply chains
The writer notes that for the garment industry in Bangladesh to be able to shift to renewable energy, it would need infrastructural investment at the national level.