They say you either evolve or fall behind, and in Bangladesh’s RMG sector, evolution now comes in the form of digitalisation. From planning to sewing, technology is quietly changing how production works. What was once manual, paper-based and reactive is now done with software, sensors and smart data. In this edition’s Cover Story, explore how factories in Dhaka, Narayanganj and Chittagong are using digital tools like planning software, smart dashboards, line-monitoring systems and the industry is gaining speed, precision and transparency, all of which are essential for the future of apparel manufacturing.
In our Sustainability segment, we will take you through the RMG sector’s preparation to comply with EU’s DPP requirements mandated under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). With EU being the prime destination for Bangladesh’s exports, the stakes could not be higher. Several forward-looking manufacturers are already piloting their traceability systems, industry associations are building knowledge platforms to help the sector maintain its competitive edge in this new era of global trade.
Our other Sustainability story unravels Pearl Global Bangladesh’s revolutionary initiatives to turn cutting waste into a valuable raw material, proving that circular practices can work on the factory floor.
Faima Ibrahim, Sustainability Lead, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Crystal International Group Ltd., discusses how Bangladesh’s manufacturers are looking at water management as their critical strategy for cutting costs and securing long-term contracts from global buyers only under our Thought Leadership column. Our other Thought Leadership story is about the competitive strategies stated by Mayeesha Mahmud, Director, Strategy and Operations, Cotton Group to beat the shocks and challenges that the RMG sector faces owing to fluctuating prices of cotton, polyester and other synthetic fibres.
In our AO Global Brand To Watch story, we bring for you the American global apparel and footwear company, VF Corporation and how its growing focus on digital tools and data-driven supply chains can give suppliers in Bangladesh opportunities to upgrade and move up the value chain.
Our Fashion Business segment presents the top 20 hottest fashion brands of Q2 2025 as per the Lyst Index which prove that an amalgamation of product, retail, collaboration and sustainability is required for attaining lasting success.
Stay tuned for our other regular articles like AO Colour Report, Trade Stats, Trends in Focus and so on.
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