Bangladesh remains one of the most influential players in the global ready-made garment (RMG) sector. In fact, it is currently the 4th-largest exporter of RMG to the United States, contributing USD 7.26 billion worth of apparel in 2024. While the U.S. generates textile waste primarily from unused or discarded garments on the consumer side, Bangladesh’s waste emerges mostly at the production stage. Recent estimates from 2024 indicate that the country produced 500–700 kilo-tonn

Assessing the barriers to integrating technological innovations in textiles sector: Implications towards sustainable production....