Refayet Ullah Mirdha

In the price chart, Bangladesh is only above Pakistan, the cheapest supplier.

Bangladesh has made significant progress in reforming its labour laws, but the real test now lies in implementation, particularly enforcement of the Labour Act, freedom of association in export processing zones and the effectiveness of labour inspections, according to Gilbert F Houngbo, director general of the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

An energy security roadmap, an enabling investment climate and timely policies are among the major tasks for the government to attract more American investment in Bangladesh, said Syed Mohammad Kamal, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham).

The government has withdrawn the zero-duty import facility under the bond for 10 to 30 count cotton yarn, aiming to protect local textile millers.

The 81st UN General Assembly opens in New York today, with a decision on the deferment expected during the session

Not once, but twice since February, United States courts have gutted the legal basis for Washington’s global tariff threats, including against Bangladesh.

Bangladesh first overtook China in January-February as the Trump administration imposed higher tariffs on Chinese garment imports

Earlier, in January-February this year, Bangladesh overtook China for the first time in garment shipments to the USA

Mitsuru Izumo was 18 when he first came to Bangladesh in 1998. A biology student at the University of Tokyo, he chose this country for an internship because he wanted to see poverty and nutrition problems for himself.

Local apparel exporters are fearing expensive airfreight and discounts from international clothing retailers and brands because of delays in production and timely shipment of goods due to the current energy crisis.

Business leaders call for emergency measures to cut gas use in power generation, divert more LNG to factories

Manufacturers say growth is partly explained by a low base last year, as gas and power shortages now disrupt production

An effective tariff rate is the overall import duty after taking into account all applicable US tariffs and surcharges on a product

Bangladesh’s imports from India continue to rise despite restrictions imposed by both countries on the movement of some goods, while exports to the neighbouring country remained almost unchanged.

The EU is also preparing its position paper to facilitate the start of the negotiation

President Donald Trump’s administration has accused dozens of countries, including Bangladesh, of helping China evade US tariffs, depriving the US Treasury of tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue.

A 45-member business delegation from the United States, representing 25 companies under the US-Bangladesh Business Council (USBBC), arrived in Dhaka on August 11 to explore investment opportunities.

Agrees to solve $40m payment dispute

Bangladesh is preparing to launch formal negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union while pressing ahead with its bid to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), as the country steps up its efforts.

After about half a month, the FSRU at Cox’s Bazar was partly repaired on Thursday