‘Bangladesh, 40 nations helping China evade tariffs’
15 August 2026
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.
15 August 2026
US delegation in Dhaka to explore investment opportunities
13 August 2026
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.
13 August 2026
Polish retailer LPP will continue sourcing from Bangladesh
12 August 2026
Agrees to solve $40m payment dispute
12 August 2026
Bangladesh pushes for EU trade deal, RCEP entry
10 August 2026
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.
10 August 2026
Factories reopen after riding out worst part of gas crunch
9 August 2026
After about half a month, the FSRU at Cox’s Bazar was partly repaired on Thursday
9 August 2026
Christmas apparel shipments slow on weak demand
7 August 2026
The slowdown comes as garment exports to both Europe and the United States continue to decline
7 August 2026
Over 200 small Gazipur garment factories declare 3-day break
6 August 2026
With Wednesday's public holiday marking the second anniversary of the July Uprising, and Friday and Saturday being weekly holidays, factory managements opted to shut for three consecutive days rather than reopen today before the weekend
6 August 2026
Apparel bodies recommend 370 factories for govt stimulus
6 August 2026
Three textile and apparel trade bodies have recommended 370 closed and struggling factories to the Bangladesh Bank for loans under the government’s Tk 60,000 crore stimulus package.
6 August 2026
BTMA demands drives against sales of illegally imported yarn
Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), a platform of primary textile millers, yesterday urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to enhance monitoring in markets across the country against the sale of illegally imported yarn.
10 April 2023
Shop smarter this Eid
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8 April 2023
Two panels formed to start Cepa talks with India
The commerce ministry has formed two separate committees to start negotiations with India over signing a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) to boost bilateral trade and investment in the post-LDC period.
7 April 2023
An inspiration like none other
It is said that a successful South Asian entrepreneur is able to run business anywhere in the world as they have the skills to overcome multifaceted barriers in almost every step of the entrepreneurial journey.
6 April 2023
A mentor of women entrepreneurs: business leaders
Humility was her other name
5 April 2023
Rokia Afzal Rahman was a visionary business leader: MCCI chief
The foresightedness of Rokia Afzal Rahman was unparallel
5 April 2023
Bangladesh yet to utilise Japan’s China Plus One policy
In 2008, the Japanese government announced the “China Plus One” policy, focusing on relocating its sunset industries from China to other countries.
5 April 2023
Export earnings drop after four months
Export earnings dropped for the first time in five months in March because of a slowdown in the global economy following the severe impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war and Covid-19, official figures showed yesterday.
3 April 2023
Bangladesh reiterates demand for extension of benefits
Bangladesh has again demanded that the European Union (EU) extend its trade facilities meant for least developed countries (LDC) for six more years instead of three years to ensure the country’s smooth graduation to a developing nation.
31 March 2023
RMG export orders fall up to 40%
The inflow of work orders from international clothing retailers and brands to Bangladesh has slowed because of the persistently higher cost of living in the western world and a pile-up of apparel stocks at stores.
29 March 2023
Yarn sale falls despite Eid and Pahela Baishakh
The sale of yarn for making the fabrics for domestic market has fallen in the peak season of Eid-ul-Fitr and Pahela Baishakh because of high prices of some basic commodities and for the high cost of living for consumers.
28 March 2023
BGMEA again calls for duty-free access
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) recently relaunched an initiative seeking duty-free access to the US market for apparels made from American cotton.
26 March 2023
Bangladesh now a hub for making winter jackets
Bangladesh has gradually turned into a major manufacturing hub for winter jackets as work orders are mainly shifting away from China due to higher production costs and a shortage of skilled workers in the country.
22 March 2023
Bangladesh looking to stay competitive after LDC graduation
The government will soon find an alternative for cash subsidies on export so that local exporters can remain competitive even after Bangladesh graduates from the list of least developed countries (LDCs) in 2026, according to experts.
21 March 2023
67% RMG export earnings come from 10 items
About 68 per cent of Bangladesh’s annual export earnings from apparels is still confined to just 10 items, indicating that product diversification in the industry is yet to reach expected levels even after a journey of four-and-a-half decades.
20 March 2023
World’s best green factory now in Bangladesh
Bangladesh now not only has the most green garment factories but yesterday also became home to a textile factory which scored the highest rating of United Stated Green Building Council.
26 February 2023
Bangladesh now home to world’s best green factory
Green Textile Limited Unit 4, a joint concern of Epic Group and Envoy Legacy of Bangladesh, scored 104 out of 110, highest in the globe
25 February 2023
Fabrics market swells on rising consumption
Rising per capita income, stricter anti-smuggling measures and the production of value-added apparel items have catapulted Bangladesh’s annual yarn and fabrics sales to $9 billion
21 February 2023
Textile, machinery market growing fast in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has become one of the important hotspots for textile and garment machinery amidst the quest of entrepreneurs to improve productivity and cater to orders of apparel shifting from other countries.
16 February 2023
Green factories brighten image of apparel sector
Bangladesh’s apparel industry has witnessed numerous ups and downs ever since the deadly fire at the Tazreen Fashions factory in Ashulia and collapse of Rana Plaza in Savar about a decade ago.
12 February 2023