Despite the challenges posed by ongoing global tariffs and trade disputes, panelists at the Bangladesh Cowboy Expo expressed confidence in Bangladesh’s ongoing role as a key player in the global procurement environment.
The two-day event, which began on May 12, attracted 57 exhibitors from 13 different countries, including the host country, India, China, Germany, türkiye, Pakistan, Spain, Italy, Italy, Vietnam, UAE, Switzerland, Switzerland and the United States.
The fair held a panel meeting on topics such as “The Angle of Denim Washing in Bangladesh” and “The Traceability of Denim Bangladesh”.
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Mostafiz Uddin, founder and CEO of Bangladesh denim, said the country's clothing exports to the United States increased by 26.64% in the first quarter of 2025, putting the country at the forefront of U.S. clothing exports, surpassing India's 24.04% and surpassing Pakistan, Vietnam, Vietnam, Vietnam and 13.4%, 13.4%, 13.4%, 13.4%, 13.4%, 13.4%, 13.4%, 13.4%, 13.4%, and 13.4%.
He noted that the U.S. market is facing volatility due to the recent Trump administration’s reciprocity tariffs.
Udin added: "I think our cards should be a steady progress in the industry in terms of skills development, sustainability and innovation, even on the negotiation table on trade issues. Because we need our trading partners, just as their consumers need us."
Bangladesh is also the largest denim exporter in the United States and Europe, and enjoys a duty-free market in addition to weapons (EBA) (EBA) and General Preference Program (GSP), as a least developed country (LDC).
Under the GSP, fragile developing countries such as Bangladesh, Cambodia and Myanmar can import in the EU market without any taxes.
Bangladesh will transition to a developing country next year and fail to reach GSP Plus status in 2029, potentially losing its tax-free export privileges, exporting 50.15% of its clothing to the EU.
The fair shows off the fashion trend area with innovative denim fabrics and designs from emerging industries in Bangladesh.
In addition, Mohammad Jahangir Alam, head of the Clothing Unit Operations at Square Denims, held a special meeting on the “denim business next to the production of sewing and washing”.
"In the final edition of the Bangladesh Denim Expo, we conducted a panel of experts at the panel meeting, and all speakers unanimously emphasized the importance of capacity-building within the industry in response to the ever-changing tariff system, preparing for the denim industry in Bangladesh in 2029 and beyond."
In April this year, the Bangladesh Textile Factory Association (BTMA) urged the U.S. Embassy and the U.S. National Cotton Commission (NCC) to allow duty-free use of Bangladesh clothing made in U.S. cotton.
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