Bangladesh: Fire at Dhaka Airport Cargo Terminal Forces Flight Delays, Diversions

A major fire broke out in the cargo bay of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Saturday, October 18, while a passenger plane was sitting on the tarmac nearby. The fire, which took 27 hours to extinguish, heavily damaged storage areas containing large quantities of raw materials, apparel, and product samples belonging to exporters. The cause of the destructive fire is currently under investigation.

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June12, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June12, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June12, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June12, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June12, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June12, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June12, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June12, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June12, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June12, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June12, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June12, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Garment Manufacturers And Exporters - Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on June12, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Zimbabwean blueberry producers seek access to Chinese market

STORY: Zimbabwean blueberry producers seek access to Chinese market SHOOTING TIME: May 13, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:59 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a blueberry farm 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CLARENCE MWALE, CEO of Fair-Mark Company 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EDWIN MOYO, Blueberry farmer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CLARENCE MWALE, CEO of Fair-Mark Company 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ALLAN MAJURU, CEO of ZimTrade STORYLINE: Zimbabwe, a major blueberry producer in southern Africa, has traditionally exported its berries to the European Union and Britain. Now, it seeks to gain access to the Chinese market. According to Clarence Mwale, chief executive officer (CEO) of Fair-Mark, a local company supporting exporters in meeting international sourcing requirements, Zimbabwe has a competitive advantage in producing blueberries, harvesting earlier than other competitors. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CLARENCE MWALE, CEO of Fair-Mark Company "We are at a massive advantage where we c

Yemen holds mango festival to boost agriculture sector

STORY: Yemen holds mango festival to boost agriculture sector SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:28 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the mango festival STORYLINE: A mango festival was held in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa to promote the sales of the country's renowned mangoes and boost the agriculture sector. The six-day event, which concluded on Friday, brought together 120 participants including farmers' associations, local traders, and exporters. The event also aimed to improve mango cultivation techniques and expand export markets, according to organizers. Yemen boasts numerous varieties of mangoes, known for their high quality and distinctive taste. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Sanaa. (XHTV)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240514) -- BEIJING, May 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker packs durians at a processing factory in Chanthaburi, Thailand, April 26, 2024. Thailand is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of durian, exporting large quantities to China each year. According to data from China's General Administration of Customs, in 2023, China imported 1.426 million tonnes of fresh durian, with 929,000 tonnes coming from Thailand, accounting for 65.15 percent of China's total fresh durian imports. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

(240513) -- CHANTHABURI, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo shows a durian orchard in Chanthaburi, Thailand, April 26, 2024. Thailand is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of durian, exporting large quantities to China each year. According to data from China's General Administration of Customs, in 2023, China imported 1.426 million tonnes of fresh durian, with 929,000 tonnes coming from Thailand, accounting for 65.15 percent of China's total fresh durian imports. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

(240513) -- CHANTHABURI, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker arranges durians in a durian orchard in Chanthaburi, Thailand, April 26, 2024. Thailand is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of durian, exporting large quantities to China each year. According to data from China's General Administration of Customs, in 2023, China imported 1.426 million tonnes of fresh durian, with 929,000 tonnes coming from Thailand, accounting for 65.15 percent of China's total fresh durian imports. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

(240513) -- CHANTHABURI, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker harvests durians in a durian orchard in Chanthaburi, Thailand, April 26, 2024. Thailand is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of durian, exporting large quantities to China each year. According to data from China's General Administration of Customs, in 2023, China imported 1.426 million tonnes of fresh durian, with 929,000 tonnes coming from Thailand, accounting for 65.15 percent of China's total fresh durian imports. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

(240513) -- CHANTHABURI, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker packs durians at a processing factory in Chanthaburi, Thailand, April 26, 2024. Thailand is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of durian, exporting large quantities to China each year. According to data from China's General Administration of Customs, in 2023, China imported 1.426 million tonnes of fresh durian, with 929,000 tonnes coming from Thailand, accounting for 65.15 percent of China's total fresh durian imports. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

(240513) -- CHANTHABURI, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers harvest durians in a durian orchard in Chanthaburi, Thailand, April 26, 2024. Thailand is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of durian, exporting large quantities to China each year. According to data from China's General Administration of Customs, in 2023, China imported 1.426 million tonnes of fresh durian, with 929,000 tonnes coming from Thailand, accounting for 65.15 percent of China's total fresh durian imports. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

(240513) -- CHANTHABURI, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Workers transport durians at a processing factory in Chanthaburi, Thailand, April 26, 2024. Thailand is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of durian, exporting large quantities to China each year. According to data from China's General Administration of Customs, in 2023, China imported 1.426 million tonnes of fresh durian, with 929,000 tonnes coming from Thailand, accounting for 65.15 percent of China's total fresh durian imports. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

THAILAND-CHANTHABURI-DURIAN

(240513) -- CHANTHABURI, May 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker harvests durians in a durian orchard in Chanthaburi, Thailand, April 26, 2024. Thailand is one of the world's leading producers and exporters of durian, exporting large quantities to China each year. According to data from China's General Administration of Customs, in 2023, China imported 1.426 million tonnes of fresh durian, with 929,000 tonnes coming from Thailand, accounting for 65.15 percent of China's total fresh durian imports. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

(230507) -- MARCALA, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows organic coffee beans in a coffee factory in Marcala, Honduras, on May 6, 2023. Honduras' natural conditions are ideal for coffee cultivation and it is one of the major coffee exporters in Central America. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

(230507) -- MARCALA, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker checks green coffee beans in a coffee factory in Marcala, Honduras, on May 6, 2023. Honduras' natural conditions are ideal for coffee cultivation and it is one of the major coffee exporters in Central America. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

(230507) -- MARCALA, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker sorts green coffee beans to different grades with a machine in a coffee factory in Marcala, Honduras, on May 6, 2023. Honduras' natural conditions are ideal for coffee cultivation and it is one of the major coffee exporters in Central America. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

(230507) -- MARCALA, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker checks green coffee beans in a coffee factory in Marcala, Honduras, on May 6, 2023. Honduras' natural conditions are ideal for coffee cultivation and it is one of the major coffee exporters in Central America. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

(230507) -- MARCALA, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker checks roasted coffee beans in a coffee factory in Marcala, Honduras, on May 6, 2023. Honduras' natural conditions are ideal for coffee cultivation and it is one of the major coffee exporters in Central America. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

(230507) -- MARCALA, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A coffee taster slurp coffee in a coffee factory in Marcala, Honduras, on May 6, 2023. Honduras' natural conditions are ideal for coffee cultivation and it is one of the major coffee exporters in Central America. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

(230507) -- MARCALA, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker sorts green coffee beans to different grades in a coffee factory in Marcala, Honduras, on May 6, 2023. Honduras' natural conditions are ideal for coffee cultivation and it is one of the major coffee exporters in Central America. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

(230507) -- MARCALA, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers pack coffee beans in a coffee factory in Marcala, Honduras, on May 6, 2023. Honduras' natural conditions are ideal for coffee cultivation and it is one of the major coffee exporters in Central America. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

(230507) -- MARCALA, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker prepares organic fertilizer at a coffee plantation in Marcala, Honduras, on May 6, 2023. Honduras' natural conditions are ideal for coffee cultivation and it is one of the major coffee exporters in Central America. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

(230507) -- MARCALA, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker checks crop growth in a coffee plantation in Marcala, Honduras, on May 6, 2023. Honduras' natural conditions are ideal for coffee cultivation and it is one of the major coffee exporters in Central America. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

HONDURAS-MARCALA-COFFEE

(230507) -- MARCALA, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows a coffee plantation in Marcala, Honduras, on May 6, 2023. Honduras' natural conditions are ideal for coffee cultivation and it is one of the major coffee exporters in Central America. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

7th International Iran INTFOODEX 2024 held in Tehran

STORY: 7th International Iran INTFOODEX 2024 held in Tehran SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the products at the 7th International Iran INTFOODEX 2024 STORYLINE: The 7th International Iran INTFOODEX 2024 (Iran's Exhibition of Dried Fruits, Medical Plants, Saffron, Technology, Industries, and Related Services) is being held in Tehran, the capital of Iran, from Jan. 22 to 25. The exhibition, featuring dried fruits, medicinal herbs, and saffron, is one of the international exhibitions in Tehran. This exhibition is held in Tehran every year with the presence of exporters, producers, and experts in the field. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tehran. (XHTV)

Int'l expos on garment machinery, products conclude in Dhaka

STORY: Int'l expos on garment machinery, products conclude in Dhaka SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:32 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expos in Dhaka STORYLINE: Two concurrent exhibitions on garment machinery and relevant products, which intended to bring the sector insiders under one roof, concluded on Sunday in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The 21st edition of "Garment Technology Bangladesh (GTB) 2024" and the 13th Garment Accessories and Packaging Exposition (GAPEXPO) 2024 have attracted thousands of industrial insiders since Thursday. Around 300 exhibitors from more than 20 countries, including China, participated in the four-day exhibitions. The Bangladesh Garment Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association in collaboration with its local partner organized the exhibitions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Dhaka. (XHTV)

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 23, 2023. Bangladeshi textile factories have production of clothing, which They supply the most important brands in the world and represent 84% of the country's total exports. Bangladesh is one of the largest textile exporters in the world employing more than 4 million people, most of them women. Bangladesh's labor force is one of the cheapest in the region, and as a result, it has achieved an advantageous position over other areas in the global textile market. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 23, 2023. Bangladeshi textile factories have production of clothing, which They supply the most important brands in the world and represent 84% of the country's total exports. Bangladesh is one of the largest textile exporters in the world employing more than 4 million people, most of them women. Bangladesh's labor force is one of the cheapest in the region, and as a result, it has achieved an advantageous position over other areas in the global textile market. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 23, 2023. Bangladeshi textile factories have production of clothing, which They supply the most important brands in the world and represent 84% of the country's total exports. Bangladesh is one of the largest textile exporters in the world employing more than 4 million people, most of them women. Bangladesh's labor force is one of the cheapest in the region, and as a result, it has achieved an advantageous position over other areas in the global textile market. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 23, 2023. Bangladeshi textile factories have production of clothing, which They supply the most important brands in the world and represent 84% of the country's total exports. Bangladesh is one of the largest textile exporters in the world employing more than 4 million people, most of them women. Bangladesh's labor force is one of the cheapest in the region, and as a result, it has achieved an advantageous position over other areas in the global textile market. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 23, 2023. Bangladeshi textile factories have production of clothing, which They supply the most important brands in the world and represent 84% of the country's total exports. Bangladesh is one of the largest textile exporters in the world employing more than 4 million people, most of them women. Bangladesh's labor force is one of the cheapest in the region, and as a result, it has achieved an advantageous position over other areas in the global textile market. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 23, 2023. Bangladeshi textile factories have production of clothing, which They supply the most important brands in the world and represent 84% of the country's total exports. Bangladesh is one of the largest textile exporters in the world employing more than 4 million people, most of them women. Bangladesh's labor force is one of the cheapest in the region, and as a result, it has achieved an advantageous position over other areas in the global textile market. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 23, 2023. Bangladeshi textile factories have production of clothing, which They supply the most important brands in the world and represent 84% of the country's total exports. Bangladesh is one of the largest textile exporters in the world employing more than 4 million people, most of them women. Bangladesh's labor force is one of the cheapest in the region, and as a result, it has achieved an advantageous position over other areas in the global textile market. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 23, 2023. Bangladeshi textile factories have production of clothing, which They supply the most important brands in the world and represent 84% of the country's total exports. Bangladesh is one of the largest textile exporters in the world employing more than 4 million people, most of them women. Bangladesh's labor force is one of the cheapest in the region, and as a result, it has achieved an advantageous position over other areas in the global textile market. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 23, 2023. Bangladeshi textile factories have production of clothing, which They supply the most important brands in the world and represent 84% of the country's total exports. Bangladesh is one of the largest textile exporters in the world employing more than 4 million people, most of them women. Bangladesh's labor force is one of the cheapest in the region, and as a result, it has achieved an advantageous position over other areas in the global textile market. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 23, 2023. Bangladeshi textile factories have production of clothing, which They supply the most important brands in the world and represent 84% of the country's total exports. Bangladesh is one of the largest textile exporters in the world employing more than 4 million people, most of them women. Bangladesh's labor force is one of the cheapest in the region, and as a result, it has achieved an advantageous position over other areas in the global textile market. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 23, 2023. Bangladeshi textile factories have production of clothing, which They supply the most important brands in the world and represent 84% of the country's total exports. Bangladesh is one of the largest textile exporters in the world employing more than 4 million people, most of them women. Bangladesh's labor force is one of the cheapest in the region, and as a result, it has achieved an advantageous position over other areas in the global textile market. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 23, 2023. Bangladeshi textile factories have production of clothing, which They supply the most important brands in the world and represent 84% of the country's total exports. Bangladesh is one of the largest textile exporters in the world employing more than 4 million people, most of them women. Bangladesh's labor force is one of the cheapest in the region, and as a result, it has achieved an advantageous position over other areas in the global textile market. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Garments factory In Bangladesh

Ready-made garments worker works in a garments factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh on December 23, 2023. Bangladeshi textile factories have production of clothing, which They supply the most important brands in the world and represent 84% of the country's total exports. Bangladesh is one of the largest textile exporters in the world employing more than 4 million people, most of them women. Bangladesh's labor force is one of the cheapest in the region, and as a result, it has achieved an advantageous position over other areas in the global textile market. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM