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Islampur supplies more than 60% of the fabric distributed across the country and handles about 40% of Bangladesh’s imported clothing fabrics and materials. Photo: Rajib Dhar

How Islampur stitched itself into Bangladesh’s textile trade

Once known for mango trading, Islampur grew into the country’s largest wholesale cloth hub, supplying fabric to markets across Bangladesh and beyond. Now, rising costs, import constraints and...

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Bangladesh inflation snapshot: March 2026

Photo: Rajib Dhar

Why do clothing prices skyrocket during Eid?

The vibrant New Market in Dhaka is teeming with shoppers looking for the perfect outfit to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr. From dazzling fabrics to festive accessories, the market buzzes with the pre-holiday shopping frenzy. The photo was taken on Friday. Photo: Rajib Dhar

From footpaths to brand outlets, Eid shopping buzz picks up

A student addresses the issues and demands during the protest began around 11am in front of the university’s administration building. Photo: Collected

Outrage at Islamic University as students seek dismissal of teacher who made offensive remarks on female protesters' clothing

Among these silent storytellers stands Roni Patowary, a young artisan from Paschim Char Krishnapur, a remote village in the South Algi Durgapur union of Haimchar, Chandpur. Photo: UNB

Weaving dreams: A Jamdani artisan’s tale of passion and perseverance

Govt to increase VAT on restaurants, hotels, clothing

Govt to increase VAT on restaurants, hotels, clothing

New WTO data shows $9b mismatch in Bangladesh's 2023 clothing export figures

New WTO data shows $9b mismatch in Bangladesh's 2023 clothing export figures

BGMEA strives for diversifying exports with heritage clothing

BGMEA strives for diversifying exports with heritage clothing

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Office wear available at Kay Craft

Workers are weaving Muslin sarees at the Dhakai Muslin House at Narayanganj's Tarabo. At the height of its fame, a yard of fable fabric of Dhaka once could fetch prices ranging from £50 to £400, equivalent to roughly £7,000 to £56,000 today, with even the best silk costing 26 times less. But in the face of British greed and brutality, the industry soon crumbled. Now, if sold, the muslin will again fetch a premium. Photo: Rajib Dhar

The Muslin Miracle: A passion for revival

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Le Reve launches their 2022 winter collection ‘Harmony’

Photo: Rajib Dhar

The beauty of slow fashion, the wizardry of Char women