In a recent meeting with Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Foreign Secretary, India, Faruque Hassan, President, BGMEA requested expedition of trade activities between the two countries by removing non-trade barriers and simplifying export-import procedures through the land ports. Hassan said, both India and Bangladesh can complement each other, particularly in textile and apparel growth. India can export man-made fibres, yarn, fabric, chemicals, machinery, dyes etc to Bangladesh. On other hand, it can export readymade garments from Bangladesh.

One of the largest trade associations in the country, BGMEA promotes and facilitates the apparel industry through policy advocacy to the government, services to members, ensuring workers’ rights and social compliance at factories. The association collaborates with local and international stakeholders, including brands and development partners to pave the way for development of Bangladesh apparel industry.

Domestic weekend-wear brand Harbour 9 has launched a wide range of women's apparels. The range will help the brand tap India’s women’s wear market and penetrate deeper into the segment. The brand manufactures clothes completely in India, from sourcing materials to the final product through their eco-friendly practices.

The newly launched women’s range will be available on the brand’s website and other e-commerce platforms. A premium weekend-wear brand, Harbour 9 strives to find the perfect balance between dressed up and dressed down. Its curated collection is designed to transport customers to a world of fun and ultimate relaxation.

An ethically compliant brand, Harbour 9 aims to reduce the negative impact on people, animals, and the planet. The brand follows all labor laws ensuring good working conditions, fair wages, suitable working environment, and job security for all employees.

With domestic demand increasing, Bangladesh cotton imports from the US may increase 43 per cent Y-o-Y to one million bales in 2022-23, says US Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA). Bangladesh’s overall cotton imports may increase by 2.3 per cent Y-o-Y to 8.9 million bales. Imports from India may grow to 29 per cent share in 2021. This will be followed by Brazil, Benin, and US.

Producer of minimum quantity of cotton, Bangladesh imports all its cotton needs from abroad. Cotton consumption is expected to rise 3.3 per cent Y-o-Y to 9.3 million bales of 480 lbs each. In CY 2021, Bangladesh's ready-made garment exports reached a record high of $35.8 billion, becoming second-largest exporter after China.

The upcoming editions of business-to-customer fashion and lifestyle shopping fair Adaah will be held in Gurugram and New Delhi this May. The fairs will feature all apparel, accessories, and jewelry brands from across the region. The Gurugram edition of Adaah will be held from May 5 to 6 at Courtyard by Marriott. The shopping fair will feature a mix of traditional, ethnic, fusion, and western wear. It will also showcase handbags, footwear, home décor, gift items, and handicrafts. It will give brands a platform to launch their summer collections and reach new bridge-to-luxury shoppers.

The New Delhi edition will be held from May 14 to 15, Adaah at WelcomHotel Dwarka. The fair will feature a similar brand selection to its Gurugram edition with a wide array of summer fashions. Adaah held two shopping fairs in Gurugram and Noida this April. The Gurugram event was held at the Apparel House from April 2 to 4 while the Noida event was held at Radisson Blu from April 8 to 9. The shopping fairs focused on spring fashion and bridal wear for the spring wedding season.