December 2024

Despite having strong dependency on imported yarn and fabrics, the way Bangladesh’s RMG industry has excelled in exports is truly commendable. Similarly, the efforts made by Bangladesh towards the growth of knitted fabric production is also praiseworthy. If similar initiatives and endeavour are put in to increase the MMF base of the country, the Bangladesh RMG sector will witness massive growth.

Our Cover Story for December issue highlights how several companies are dedicated to expand in this direction, besides bringing for you a detailed analysis of the raw material scenario of Bangladesh. The story underlines that despite the best efforts by the industry, the country still lacks in woven fabric production and the support of Government can be instrumental in bringing about a significant change in this regard.

That’s not all! Under the ‘Retail Pulse Global’ section, we have covered an in-depth story on India’s leading brands and their success journey, their strategic approach to growth and their sourcing from Bangladesh. As the Bangladesh’s domestic apparel market of more than US $ 10 billion is surging rapidly, Bangladeshi brands can take inspiration from these successful Indian brands, which have become known for their extensive collections, value added products and competitive pricing.

Don’t miss Thomas Hebenstreit, the Founder of the shirt dandy speaking about technological innovations helping to scale profitability and streamlining processes in the fashion industry in our ‘Thought Leadership’ section.   We have also included a special AO Debate column where experts from the fashion industry and top educational institutes share their perspectives on whether fashion design is inclined more towards science or art.

With Bangladesh’s growing focus on investing in technological advancements, I believe these articles will surely benefit you.

Our ‘Trends in Focus’ segment and ‘Fashion Design’ column focus on the latest Spring/Summer 2025 trends and innovations in denim in terms of washes and finishes respectively.