‘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
Export drops 5pc in January
Earnings from merchandise exports fell 4.99 per cent year-on-year to $3.43 billion in January because of slower recovery of garment shipment from the pandemic-induced business slowdown, official data showed yesterday.
2 February 2021
Exports, cheap foreign loans to take a hit for LDC graduation
Bangladesh’s export earnings and the flow of concessional foreign financing and grants will decline once it becomes a developing country, according to a government study.
1 February 2021
Most listed apparel makers log profit despite sluggish sales
Two-thirds listed apparel companies either made a higher profit or managed to stay in the black in July to December despite sluggish sales, reflecting the recovery for the most export-earning sector in Bangladesh.
31 January 2021
BSEC offers exit plan for poor performers
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) recently issued a directive offering companies not performing well an exit plan that would help protect small investors in case of delisting.
30 January 2021
Garment makers turning to artificial fibres
Import of man-made fibre (MMF) as well as investment in its business is increasing in Bangladesh because of higher demand for polyester and viscose-made garment items worldwide.
28 January 2021
Cash crunch makes survival harder for garment exporters
Pandemic-struck local garment suppliers are struggling to survive because of a poor cash flow caused by delays in payments by international retailers and brands despite the restoration of the orders.
25 January 2021
Export potential in China market remains untapped for pandemic
Despite the duty-free market access for 97 per cent goods, Bangladesh could not seize the opportunity for most of last year because of a lack of diversified goods and the fallouts of the coronavirus pandemic.
19 January 2021
Dhaka, Delhi conducting study to sign trade deal
Dhaka and New Delhi are preparing a joint study report to sign a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) to boost bilateral trade and investment once Bangladesh becomes a developing nation.
17 January 2021
Amid pandemic, HK-based apparel maker trying to sell EPZ unit
With production suspended amid the fallouts of Covid-19, the management of Hong Kong-based woven garments maker Kwun Tong Apparels is trying to sell off the unit inside Adamjee Export Processing Zone.
14 January 2021
Air cargo charges double in fresh blow to RMG exporters
Readymade garment exporters in Bangladesh have been dealt a fresh blow by a doubling of air shipment rates for cargoes flying out of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA).
14 January 2021
Longer home stays raise use of casual wear
People limiting movements to their homes for social distancing needs apparently proved a boon for local knitwear manufacturers, as their shipments have fared relatively well in 2020 on the back of increased demand globally.
12 January 2021
Rising cotton prices take toll on apparel makers
A rise in international cotton prices has had a ripple effect on local yarn, affecting garment shipments, especially of knitwear, during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
11 January 2021
Exporters seek extension of loan moratorium, repayment periods
Exporters are seeking extensions on both moratorium and repayment period for loans accrued from a government sponsored stimulus package aimed at helping them cope with the pandemic’s fallouts.
10 January 2021
Focus on issues that’ll help you get GSP Plus
The European Union is moving from a development partner of Bangladesh to trade partner as Bangladesh is graduating to a developing country by 2024.
9 January 2021
EU trade privilege hinges on human rights record
Bangladesh will have to meet the European Union’s new criteria on human rights to retain its duty-free market access to the bloc as the EU looks to increase accountability and fight impunity, said a top diplomat.
9 January 2021
Bangladesh an inspiration for South Asian peers
With rising economic growth over the last few decades, Bangladesh has become a start-up hub where businesses have reached a new height, according to Binod Chaudhary, founder of CG Corp Global.
9 January 2021
BGMEA to avail law firm’s advice on GSP extension
The BGMEA has signed an agreement with Sidley Austin LLP to receive advisory services in efforts to get duty-free trade benefits to the European Union extended once Bangladesh leaves the group of least developed countries (LDCs).
6 January 2021
Knitwear makers want 2-yr suspension of raise
Union leaders want the continuation of a 5 per cent annual increment of wages for garment workers while knitters demand that the government let them suspend it for the next two years for mitigating the Covid-19 fallout.
3 January 2021
Digital wage pays off for workers: WB
Wage disbursements through digital payment methods is beneficial for employees as it helps increase savings and improves their ability to mitigate unanticipated financial shocks, according to a recent World Bank (WB) study.
2 January 2021
Cotton import grows despite pandemic
Bangladesh’s cotton imports grew by about 9 per cent to 75 lakh bales in the 2019-20 marketing year (MY) despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
2 January 2021