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AIBS Public Policy Report, Volume 26, Issue 14, July 14, 2025

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The Bangladesh-based garment accessories and packaging industry has voiced concerns over longstanding neglect and discriminatory policies, urging the government to undertake urgent reforms to support the sector, which is vital to the country’s US $ 8 billion RMG export industry. In a letter addressed to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), the Chattogram Garments Accessories […] The post Garment accessories makers in Bangladesh call for policy reforms to boost industry appeared first on Apparel Resources.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has rescinded its recent decision to charge imports of cotton and synthetic fibres used by Bangladesh’s apparel industry with a 2% advance income tax (AIT). The move comes after significant protests from industry stakeholders who argued that the tax would severely hamper the sector’s survival. Effective immediately, the exemption […] The post NBR withdraws advance tax on cotton and man-made fibres imports amid industry pressure appeared first on Apparel Resources.

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Leading textile millers and industry associations have called on the Government to withdraw the 2 per cent advance income tax (AIT) imposed on cotton imports, warning that the move could threaten the survival of numerous factories. During a press conference organised by the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) at the Gulshan Club in Dhaka, industry […] The post Bangladesh spinners demand reversal of 2 per cent AIT on cotton imports appeared first on Apparel Resources.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the backbone of Bangladesh’s economy and employment, face mounting challenges as high interest rates threaten their growth and sustainability. Despite government claims of prioritising affordable credit access for these businesses, SMEs continue to pay some of the highest borrowing costs across sectors. According to recent data, over 1.18 crore SMEs […] The post High interest rates endanger SME jobs and economic stability in Bangladesh appeared first on Apparel Resources.

To enhance financial access for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Bangladesh has enacted the Secure Transactions (Movable Assets) Act, 2023, allowing entrepreneurs to pledge movable assets such as machinery, agricultural products and inventory as collateral for bank loans. This legislative step aims to address longstanding barriers faced by SME entrepreneurs, including those in the readymade […] The post Bangladesh implements law to enable movable assets as collateral for SME loans appeared first on Apparel Resources.