Made in Bangladesh jerseys reach FIFA World Cup 2026
17 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Jerseys manufactured in Bangladesh were worn by the Cape Verde national team during their World Cup debut match against Spain
17 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Made in Bangladesh jerseys reach FIFA World Cup 2026
16 June 2026, 21:40 PM
Although a Bangladeshi team is not taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026, products “made in Bangladesh” have still made their way to football’s biggest stage.
16 June 2026, 21:40 PM
Bangladesh will respond to USTR’s forced labour claim
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh is preparing a formal response to the USTR’s claim that the country has failed to prevent imports of goods made with forced labour, in a bid to avoid a proposed 10 percent tariff on its exports to the United States.
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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
RMG shipments to Russia fall, payments hit hurdles: 150 Bangladeshi exporters stare at uncertainty
Shipment of readymade garments from Bangladesh to Russia and the payments from the buyers are declining day by day as the country’s war against Ukraine rages.
10 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Exports to Russia, Ukraine hit snag
Russia and Ukraine-bound exports, especially garments, are now faced with an uncertain future as shipping lines are understandably not too eager to carry goods to war zones.
6 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Recycling plastic bottles to make garments
Bangladesh is set to become a major source of recycled yarn and fabrics made from plastic bottles as the country looks to capture more market share of global high value-added garment items such as activewear, outerwear, padding and quilting.
5 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Govt to seek removal of anti-dumping duty on jute
Bangladesh will again urge India to withdraw the anti-dumping duty (ADD) on locally produced jute and jute goods during a commerce secretary-level meeting between Dhaka and New Delhi today.
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM
February exports hit another milestone
Earnings from merchandise shipments continued to soar in February, registering growth of 34.54 per cent year-on-year to reach $4.29 billion on the back of increased garment exports.
2 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Local textile sales double in five years
The textile market in Bangladesh is growing at a faster clip as annual sales have nearly doubled to $9 billion in a span of five years riding on the production of diversified fabrics and the growing consumption of middle-income people.
1 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Over $600m garment exports to Russia at risk
Bangladesh will lose one of the most promising apparel export destinations if various Russian lenders are excluded from the SWIFT messaging system in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine, entrepreneurs warned.
28 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Businesses fear ripple effect of Russian invasion of Ukraine
With oil prices hitting above $100 in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, local businesses yesterday feared that the war would have a ripple effect on their domestic and international operations as both countries are major suppliers of agricultural commodities.
24 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Apparel exports to China dwindle
Although Bangladesh’s overall export earnings from China increased 9.81 per cent year-on-year to $426.14 million in the last seven months, apparel shipments to the East Asian nation failed to meet expectations despite enjoying duty benefits.
22 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Uneven recovery in garment industry
Bangladesh’s garment industry might be brimming with export orders from international buyers thanks to the ongoing turnaround of the global apparel supply chain, but it is the larger units that are running in full swing while smaller ones have been pushed into corners.
19 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Govt to amend procurement rules
A high-level government committee yesterday suggested 11 proposals for amending the procurement rules, including making it mandatory for foreign firms to form joint ventures with local bidders when it comes to fulfilling government procurement rules.
16 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Uniform export fetches half a billion dollars
Bangladesh has turned into a major sourcing hub for uniforms for the military, navy, air force, fire brigade and police for countries around the world as local garment manufacturers have enhanced their capacity and diversified products.
14 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Apparel export to India rising fast
Riding on the zero-duty trade benefit and competitive prices, the shipment of apparel items to India is growing fast, a development that would help Bangladesh narrow its trade gap with the neighbouring country.
10 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Team Group targets $1b export by 2026 Ships garments, medicines
Team Group, a leading garment exporter, has targeted to export goods worth $1 billion by 2026, when Bangladesh is scheduled to officially make the United Nations status graduation from a least developed to a developing country.
7 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Cotton production scanty despite huge market
Cotton production in Bangladesh has been low as farmers prefer other cash crops to the white fibre, completely missing out on at least a $3 billion domestic market.
6 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Exports surge 41pc in Jan
Earnings from merchandise exports from Bangladesh surged 41.13 per cent year-on-year to $4.85 billion in January, the second-highest single month receipts, on the back of rebounding garment shipments.
2 February 2022, 18:00 PM
Power tariff hike to hit apparel
Any power tariff hike will have a serious impact on the garment industry as it will scuttle its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and erode competitiveness, said Faruque Hassan, president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
29 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Qcoom refund begins today
Foster Corporation from today will start providing refunds to Qcoom customers whose advance payments got stuck with the payment gateway for non-delivery of products by the e-commerce platform.
23 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Exporters enjoying US sales bonanza
Spending behind apparel and footwear in the US exceeded pre-pandemic levels in every month of 2021, says a new study by online personal styling service Stitch Fix. And this translates as good fortunes for Bangladeshi exporters.
18 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Garment exports to EU soar 24pc in Jul-Dec
Garment shipments to the European Union, including the UK, Bangladesh’s single largest export destination, rose 23.83 per cent year-on-year to $12 billion in the current fiscal year’s first half.
15 January 2022, 18:00 PM