‘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
More perks to lift export to record level
The government is set to extend more policy and fiscal support, rationalise corporate tax, offer bonded warehouse facility and explore new markets and products as it looks to give a much-needed boost to export earnings.
12 January 2022
Some RMG suppliers struggling for export payments
Some local garment suppliers are struggling to avail payments from troubled Western clothing retailers and brands even nearly two years past making shipments while Covid-19 was initially running riot.
10 January 2022
Qcoom, Foster provide incomplete refund list
E-commerce platform Qcoom and payment gateway Foster Corporation jointly submitted a list at the commerce ministry yesterday detailing a portion of customers who were owed Tk 59.05 crore in refunds.
10 January 2022
Qcoom, Foster provides incomplete refund list
E-commerce platform Qcoom and payment gateway Foster Corporation jointly submitted a list at the commerce ministry today detailing a portion of customers who were owed Tk 59.05 crore in refunds.
10 January 2022
Dyeing sector can’t keep up with robust apparel
No new dyeing factory was set up in Bangladesh last year although the segment is crucial to supporting the roaring apparel sector looking to double its exports.
8 January 2022
Investment Galore in spinning despite Covid
The spinning sector in Bangladesh witnessed a major jump in investment last year as entrepreneurs set up 26 new mills to meet rising demand despite uncertainty in the global apparel supply chain owing to the pandemic.
4 January 2022
Export hits fresh peak
Export earnings hit a new record in December as manufacturers fetched almost $5 billion, backed by the surge in demand from international retailers in Europe and the US.
2 January 2022
Woven garment export makes a strong comeback
The stunning rebound of woven garment export after one and a half years helped lift merchandise shipment from Bangladesh in the just-concluded year, helped by rising demand and inflow of increased orders.
2 January 2022
Businesses look to brighter 2022
Businesses in Bangladesh hope that 2022 would be better than the previous two years as their optimism grew thanks to the ongoing strong recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
1 January 2022
Ministry seeks clients’ list from Qcoom
The commerce ministry yesterday sought the full list of the customers and merchants from Qcoom.com as it looks to refund the victims of e-commerce fraudulent activities from the money stuck up with Foster Payments.
28 December 2021
Govt to target 7.5pc GDP growth next year
The government plans to raise its economic growth target to 7.5 per cent for the next fiscal year, banking on the recovery of business activities and rising export earnings.
22 December 2021
Bangladesh self-reliant in RMG accessories
In the 1980s, local garment manufacturers used to export garment items in old and used cartons as there was no factory in Bangladesh at that time capable of producing the accessory.
20 December 2021
Cotton consumption to climb this year: USDA
Domestic cotton consumption is set to increase in the current marketing year (MY) as many international retailers and brands are shifting their work orders to Bangladesh, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
18 December 2021
Bangladesh makes a name in suit export
A decade ago, the number of export-oriented suit-making factories in Bangladesh was one or two, and China and Vietnam were the main sourcing destinations for brands and retailers globally.
16 December 2021
CEPA negotiations with India start next year
Negotiations for signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India will begin next year as the related feasibility study has entered its final stage, according to a senior official of the commerce ministry.
14 December 2021
Dhaka trade fair begins Jan 1 at new venue
Following a year’s gap, the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) is expected to open as planned on January 1 at its new venue in the capital’s Purbachal.
12 December 2021
Bangladesh steps up yarn, fabrics export
Bangladesh has already conquered the international apparel market and is currently the second-largest exporter of garment items worldwide after China with a 6.8 per cent global market share.
12 December 2021
Duped Customers, Merchants: They’re to get back stuck money soon
E-commerce customers and merchants waiting for their money stuck in the central bank’s payment gateway can expect their amounts from next week, said the chief of the commerce ministry’s Digital Commerce Cell yesterday.
5 December 2021
Exports surge in Nov, fetch another $4b
Bangladesh’s exports surged in November as it raked in $4.04 billion, reflecting the strong demand for apparels from the country following reopening of US and European economies from the severe fallout of Covid-19, official figures showed yesterday.
2 December 2021
Exports continue to remain buoyant
Export earnings surged 31 per cent year-on-year to $4 billion in November from a year ago, thanks to the rebound in the apparel shipment in the European and the US markets for increased consumers’ demand following the Covid-19 pandemic fallout.
2 December 2021