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🚨MASSIVE: Bangladesh’s 500 Textiles Factories and Mills Face Shutdown in Just 2 Days While India’s Textile Exports Surge 17% Bangladesh’s textile industry is facing a major disruption. In just two days, around 500 garment and textile factories are reportedly facing shutdowns amid escalating wage protests by workers across major industrial hubs. From Ashulia and Gazipur to Savar and Mirpur, factories have been forced to suspend operations as demonstrations intensify. Production has been disrupted, roads blocked and clashes reported, putting further pressure on an industry that accounts for more than 80% of Bangladesh’s exports. At the heart of the crisis is a bitter wage dispute. Workers are demanding a substantial increase in minimum wages, arguing that the existing pay structure has failed to keep pace with the rising cost of living. The government’s wage negotiations have so far failed to end the standoff. For Bangladesh, this is far more than a labour dispute. Garments are the backbone of its export economy. Prolonged factory shutdowns could mean delayed orders, disrupted supply chains and growing concerns among international buyers. And this is where the story takes an interesting turn. While Bangladesh’s garment sector is battling factory closures and labour unrest, India’s textile exports have been moving in the opposite direction. India recorded approximately 17% growth in textile exports, with strong momentum across textiles and apparel. Textile exports alone reportedly rose around 20%, while apparel exports grew by approximately 13%. India is also removing long-standing bottlenecks for manufacturers, including working-capital problems created by the inverted GST structure, while expanding manufacturing capacity through PM MITRA textile parks, PLI incentives and other policy measures. The global apparel supply chain is constantly searching for reliable, competitive manufacturing destinations. Bangladesh is currently struggling to keep its factories running. India is positioning itself to capture the opportunity. If Bangladesh’s labour crisis continues while India maintains its export momentum, the competition for global textile orders could begin to shift decisively in India’s favour.