Budget lacks dedicated plan for LDC graduation
12 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Although the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 offers some measures that are aligned with the government’s Smooth Transition Strategy (STS) for LDC graduation, it lacks a dedicated framework with preparations for this watershed moment, which is due in November, experts said.
12 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt reduces source tax on import of 60 essential commodities
11 June 2026, 22:26 PM
The government has proposed withdrawing source tax on the import of 60 essential commodities, aiming to improve the standard of living of every individual and family in the country
11 June 2026, 22:26 PM
Govt to withdraw import duty on 51 active pharmaceutical ingredients
11 June 2026, 21:33 PM
The government has proposed the complete withdrawal of import duty on 51 new raw materials used in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to make medicines more affordable for consumers in the domestic marke
11 June 2026, 21:33 PM
Govt eyes air cargo hubs to boost trade
11 June 2026, 20:13 PM
Once implemented, the international airports in Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet will gradually be upgraded into full-fledged logistics hubs, which will significantly expand the e-commerce sector
11 June 2026, 20:13 PM
Govt looks beyond traditional labour markets
11 June 2026, 18:13 PM
After a long period of closure, the government has also restarted the process of reopening labour markets in Malaysia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, the finance minister said during his budget speech today
11 June 2026, 18:13 PM
Exporters beyond RMG get bond facility
11 June 2026, 17:50 PM
The government also proposed exempting 100 percent export-oriented compliant garment factories from mandatory annual bond audits
11 June 2026, 17:50 PM
Japanese buyers seek more apparel sourcing under EPA
9 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Japan is looking to increase imports of garment products from Bangladesh, with Japanese companies seeking local business partners to strengthen sourcing under the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed between the two countries.
9 June 2026, 00:00 AM
BGMEA calls emergency meeting on export slump
8 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) will hold an emergency board meeting today to review the persistent decline in garment exports.
8 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Export stands out in turbulent year
Bangladesh's export sector showed its prowess in 2022 despite the devastating Russia-Ukraine war, unprecedented freight costs, energy crisis, record inflation and a risk of a recession that loomed throughout the outgoing year.
21 December 2022, 02:00 AM
Small loan defaulters repay more than large ones
The recovery of loans from small defaulters is higher than those owing large loans, according to the findings of a probe by a parliamentary standing committee.
16 December 2022, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh, Japan agree to sign FTA
Bangladesh and Japan have primarily agreed on signing a free trade agreement (FTA) to increase trade and investment, said Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi yesterday.
12 December 2022, 02:00 AM
PPP investment far lower than required
Despite having a strong emerging regulatory framework and a relatively mature market, public-private partnership (PPP) projects in Bangladesh have attracted far lower investments than requirements owing to implementation challenges, lack of long-term financing, and dated laws.
9 December 2022, 02:00 AM
Govt seeks greater market access to US
Bangladesh wants greater market access to the US in any format as a measure of preparations to face challenges after its United Nations status graduation from a least developed to a developing country in 2026.
4 December 2022, 03:30 AM
Growth in Apparel Exports to the EU: Bangladesh surpasses China
The growth of apparel shipments from Bangladesh to the European Union (EU) not only surpassed that of China, but also all other major suppliers in the world between January and August this year, according to the latest data from Eurostat.
2 December 2022, 05:00 AM
Monthly export receipts go past $5b for first time
Bangladesh’s earnings from merchandise shipment crossed the $5-billion mark for the first time in November, a major boost for the country reeling from the foreign exchange crisis, official figures showed yesterday.
1 December 2022, 17:15 PM
Bangladesh’s share in global apparel trade grows
While retaining its second position globally, Bangladesh had its share in global apparel trade grow by 2.23 per cent to 6.40 per cent in 2021, according to World Trade Organization (WTO) data published on Wednesday.
1 December 2022, 16:51 PM
RMG orders picking up as US retail sales spike
The restoration of buoyancy in US markets has led to a strong rebound in work orders from international apparel retailers and brands, providing much-needed relief to garment makers in Bangladesh following a lean season.
30 November 2022, 03:40 AM
Bangladesh a hotspot for int’l tech providers
International technology and machinery providers are flocking to Bangladesh as local apparel exporters are adopting new technologies to reduce water consumption, advance automation and produce sustainable products to win the hearts of consumers.
29 November 2022, 05:00 AM
Nearly 67% garment export receipts retained
Thanks to the increasing use of local raw materials, Bangladesh’s retention value from the shipment of apparel items is rising, highlighting the development of a strong backward linkage industry and less reliance on imported yarn and fabrics.
25 November 2022, 02:30 AM
Local denim retains dominance in US markets
Local denim has maintained its top position in the US markets despite the ongoing global crisis as the demand for garments made from the widely used fabric is soaring among American consumers.
23 November 2022, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh is a key market for PepsiCo
Eugene Willemsen, chief executive officer of PepsiCo for Asia, Middle East and South Africa, was in Dhaka last week on an official visit. During his stay, he talked to The Daily Star’s Senior Reporter Refayet Ullah Mirdha.
20 November 2022, 02:40 AM
Fresh strain on consumers
Consumers suffered a fresh blow yesterday as commodity processors raised the prices of edible oil and sugar by up to Tk 13 per kg.
18 November 2022, 02:30 AM
Underwear 5th most exported item
Over the last decade Bangladesh has been enjoying the benefits of a shift in work orders from China and some other countries in many product categories.
15 November 2022, 18:00 PM
Demand for shirts wanes for pandemic
Bangladesh started its journey as a garment exporting nation in 1978 with the shipment of a few thousand formal shirts to a French buyer, MNR.
15 November 2022, 02:45 AM
Sweater next big item in apparel export basket
Rising temperatures, shifting of orders from China, and changes in fashion have all made Bangladesh a major manufacturer of sweaters in recent years.
14 November 2022, 02:40 AM
T-shirts set the stage to diversify RMG export basket
The beginning of the export of T-shirts from Bangladesh was considered to be a landmark in the history of the garment manufacturing as it helped the country widen the product base.
13 November 2022, 02:00 AM
Trousers: The jewel in apparel crown
The simple step that Bangladesh took in the apparel trade four and a half decades ago has proven to be a giant leap as the country has emerged as the second-largest garment exporter globally after China.
11 November 2022, 02:40 AM
Unsold yarn piles up for falling garment exports
The unsold yarn at the spinning mills of Bangladesh is piling up abnormally because of a fall in work orders by 30 per cent for apparel items from international clothing retailers and brands.
10 November 2022, 02:40 AM