Bangladesh RMG Compliance Push: BGMEA urged Bangladesh’s environment ministry to adopt more practical, science-based rules for effluent treatment and to shift ZLD toward a phased, performance-based roadmap so exporters can stay competitive. EU Chemical Limits: The EU Parliament and Council reached a provisional deal tightening worker exposure rules for dangerous chemicals, a direct compliance headache for textile suppliers selling into Europe. Circular Textiles Deal: HKRITA signed an MoU with Jeanologia and Looptworks to scale hydrothermal recycling of blended textiles via its Green Machine 4.0, targeting high-purity polyester recovery. Bangladesh Export Slowdown: Bangladesh garment exports fell 3.41% in July–May FY26 to $35.31bn as demand weakened and costs rose, with pressure spreading beyond traditional markets. EU Anti-dumping on Textile Chemical Inputs: The European Commission imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) from China, Saudi Arabia and the US, a key intermediate used across textiles and other industries. India Polyester Cost Relief: India’s polyester industry asked for an extension of PTA/MEG duty exemptions to Sept 30, 2026 to protect MMF competitiveness amid logistics and raw-material volatility. US Forced-Labour Tariff Risk: Sri Lankan apparel exporters warned a US forced-labour-linked tariff framework could leave them paying higher duties than peers. Market Signals: ICE cotton futures slid for a fourth straight session as the dollar strengthened and crude eased, while UK manufacturing order books hit a near six-year low.