Dhaka Airport: Cargo exports hit as 3 of 4 scanners out of order
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Exports through Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) have been severely disrupted as three of the four Explosive Detection System (EDS) scanners remain non-functional.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh should move up the global value chain: ADB
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The study on GVCs, growth, and inequality was released yesterday
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
BGMEA offers to help US define cotton use rules
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The offer was made as US officials are yet to clarify how the facilities will work in practice
7 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Apparel makers to seek clarity on US cotton tariff deal
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
USTR officials arrive for talks on reciprocal tariff deal implementation and ongoing investigations into overcapacity and forced labour issues
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Exports snap 8-month decline with 33% surge in April
4 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Shipments reach $4b with all top 20 export markets posting positive YoY growth
4 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Exports rebound strongly in April after eight months of decline
3 May 2026, 17:14 PM
April earnings climbed from $3.01 billion a year earlier and were up 15.20 percent from $3.48 billion in March
3 May 2026, 17:14 PM
Bangladesh off US IP watch lists
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Washington still urges Dhaka to strengthen intellectual property enforcement in Bangladesh as Vietnam, India and Pakistan appear in USTR report
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh presents its case for LDC graduation deferment
1 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh cited gaps in readiness, incomplete core reforms, and economic fallout from the Iran war as reasons for seeking an extension of the transition period for graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category by three more years at the public hearing of the UNCDP on April 29.
1 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh seeks LDC graduation deferment at UN hearing
Commerce minister attended the virtual hearing with UNCDP chair, held on April 29
30 April 2026, 18:24 PM
Rising global protectionism may delay Bangladesh’s LDC graduation
Says UN report, citing steep US tariffs, falling export orders and regional supply chain disruption across Asia-Pacific economies
28 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to cite three key challenges to defer LDC graduation
Citing three major economic challenges, the government has prepared its position paper ahead of a United Nations hearing on Bangladesh’s request to defer its graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category.
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh readies for UN panel hearing
Citing three major economic challenges, the government has prepared its position paper ahead of a United Nations hearing on Bangladesh’s request to defer its graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category.
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM
No overcapacity, forced labour in apparel sector
Bangladesh’s garment industry does not have overproduction capacity that could harm the American manufacturing sector and is free from forced labour, as exporters comply with internationally recognised labour laws, according to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
23 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Soybean oil imports plunge
Soybean oil imports fell sharply during January-April this year compared to the same period last year, according to commerce ministry data.
23 April 2026, 00:00 AM
US trade bodies urge USTR not to impose new tariffs
The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA), along with several other organisations, has urged the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the US government’s chief trade body, not to impose any new tariffs on countries currently under investigation over production capacity.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
RMG exports brace for a gathering storm
Unsold inventories push Western buyers towards 10% order cuts while energy shortages disrupt apparel production
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
USTR hearing on Bangladesh set for Apr 29
The hearing on the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) twin investigations into alleged overcapacity in various sectors and forced labour in Bangladesh is scheduled for April 29, as the country prepares for it.
12 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Third round of CEPA talks with S Korea begins today
Bangladesh is hopeful of signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with South Korea within the year as the two sides are set to hold the third round of negotiations in Seoul today.
11 April 2026, 23:12 PM
Is WTO losing its way?
As major powers increasingly bypass multilateral rules, the WTO’s future hinges on whether political will can keep pace with geopolitical change
11 April 2026, 00:48 AM
LDC graduation: UN report flags serious gaps in readiness
Bangladesh’s readiness for graduation from least developed country status in November this year has been undermined by domestic and international crises, a UN assessment warns, with the US-Israel war on Iran adding a new threat.
6 April 2026, 02:31 AM
Bangladesh overtakes China in RMG export to US
Bangladesh overtook China in garment exports to the United States during the January-February period of 2026, as China lost its top position amid the impact of American reciprocal tariffs, according to data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) released yesterday.
5 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh gains ground in US apparel market as China falls behind
Bangladesh overtook China in garment exports to the United States during the January-February period of 2026, as China lost its top position amid the impact of American reciprocal tariffs, according to data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) released today.
4 April 2026, 21:46 PM
Export earnings fall for eighth straight month
Bangladesh’s merchandise export earnings fell for the eighth consecutive month in March, dropping 18 percent year-on-year (YoY) to $3.48 billion, largely owing to long Eid holidays and a turbulent global economy that continued to weigh on trade performance.
3 April 2026, 00:27 AM
WTO conference concludes without major agreements
The 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) concluded early yesterday with no significant agreements, except promises to continue working towards consensus on disputed issues among member countries.
31 March 2026, 00:00 AM
WTO conference ends without final declaration
Members debated key issues such as e-commerce and WTO reform over the last four days
30 March 2026, 13:02 PM
66 WTO members adopt interim e-Com pact
Sixty-six World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries, representing 70 percent of global trade, have adopted a pathway to bring into force electronic commerce (e-Commerce) agreement through interim arrangements.
30 March 2026, 00:05 AM
WTO conference: Dhaka for keeping flexibility on patents, copyrights
Bangladesh today sought continuation of the moratorium on non-violation and situation complaints (NVSCs) under the TRIPS Agreement until the next ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization, arguing that it will create flexibility in copy rights and patent rules for poorer countries.
29 March 2026, 22:14 PM
66 WTO members adopt interim e-commerce pact
Sixty-six World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries, representing 70 percent of global trade, have adopted a pathway to bring into force electronic commerce (e-Commerce) agreement through interim arrangements.
29 March 2026, 14:20 PM