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Bangladesh pivots to high-value apparel exports

Bangladesh is tapping into opportunities for high-value garment exports as global brands shift away from China and production costs rise in competing nations.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 27 October 2026, 9:05 AM

Exporters report that Bangladesh is increasingly positioned to expand its share of high-value garment exports. This shift is driven by rising production costs in competing manufacturing hubs and a strategic move by global brands to reduce their reliance on China. Consequently, the country is seeing growth in the production of premium items such as suits and wedding gowns.