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 export: 1pc additional cash incentive to continue, source tax hiked to 0.5pc
Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has proposed continuation of 1 percent additional cash incentive for the country’s garment export in 2020-21 fiscal year too, considering the economic fallout from Covid-19 pandemic.
11 June 2020, 13:16 PM
Exports to Canada grew 15pc in 2019
Bangladesh’s exports to Canada grew 14.53 per cent year-on-year to CAN$1.97 billion last year, riding on the trade privilege extended by the North American nation.
10 June 2020, 18:00 PM
Fresh orders for apparel plunge 45pc
The inflow of new work orders to Bangladesh’s garment sector from international retailers and brands for June is 45 per cent lower than that a year ago as demand is yet to pick up in the western markets because of the coronavirus pandemic.
9 June 2020, 18:00 PM
Exports’ rally has begun
A glimmer of hope just appeared for the bruised and battered economy: exports seem to be looking up.
8 June 2020, 18:00 PM
Don’t terminate any RMG workers, suggests DIFE
The Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishment (DIFE) in a circular has urged garment factory owners not to terminate any worker to avert labour unrest in the country.
7 June 2020, 19:47 PM
A number of RMG workers may lose jobs: Rubana Huq
Cites factories running at 55pc capacity as reason; BGMEA installs 3 PCR labs for Covid-19 test of workers
4 June 2020, 16:05 PM
Textile millers moving away from Indian cotton
Import of cotton from India, once the main sourcing destination for Bangladesh’s textile millers, dipped further last year as locals are increasingly moving to suppliers in North and West African countries to cut reliance on the neighbouring country.
3 June 2020, 18:00 PM
Garment exports to major destinations nosedive
Bangladesh’s garment exports to major destinations suffered a devastating blow in April as factories put up the shutters while demand hit rock bottom because of the coronavirus pandemic worldwide.
2 June 2020, 18:00 PM
Accord finally hands over safety role to local body
A new chapter begins in the country’s apparel factory inspection and workplace safety, as RMG Sustainability Council (RSC), a local entity formed by the sector’s apex trade body with representation from brands and trade unions, finally started its journey yesterday.
1 June 2020, 18:00 PM
Calls for anti-dumping duty on Indian yarn grow louder
The country’s primary textile millers have once again called upon the government to impose anti-dumping duty on cheap Indian yarn to save the $8 billion domestic textile industry.
31 May 2020, 18:00 PM
Japanese firms eye expansion, not relocation
Following the advent of the coronavirus pandemic in Wuhan, China last December, it was assumed that a number of Japanese companies based in the East Asian nation would shift their factories to less affected countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam.
31 May 2020, 18:00 PM
Impose duty on Indian yarn: Bangladeshi textile millers urge govt
Primary textile millers in Bangladesh have called upon the government to impose anti-dumping duty on Indian yarn imports to protect the $8 billion domestic textile industry.
30 May 2020, 17:46 PM
Indian clothing manufactures demand tax on Bangladeshi RMG imports
Clothing manufacturers in India have asked the government to impose more duty on import of clothing items, especially from Bangladesh, to save their domestic industry.
28 May 2020, 16:43 PM
Pandemic hurting Bangladeshi youths’ job prospects disproportionately: ILO
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is inflicting a shock to the employability of the vulnerable youth population in Bangladesh, according to a report of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
27 May 2020, 16:07 PM
BGMEA engaging rights groups to ensure buyers pay local suppliers
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has been engaging different international rights groups to ensure that international retailers and brands pay local suppliers.
24 May 2020, 16:10 PM
BGMEA threatens to blacklist British retailer EWM over non-payment
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has threatened to blacklist British clothing retailer Edinburgh Woollen Mill (EWM) in Bangladesh for not paying suppliers and not responding to the call of the association.
22 May 2020, 19:34 PM
Improve business environ, services to draw investment
Japan has asked Bangladesh to have a blitz on the business environment and services to the existing Japanese companies as preconditions to come by fresh investments from the far-east Asian country.
22 May 2020, 18:00 PM
Failure to Pay Wages: BGMEA asks govt to close 46 factories
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has recommended that the ministry of labour and employment close down 46 garment factories that failed to pay the workers’ salary for March despite repeated requests from the association.
18 May 2020, 18:00 PM
China offers generous duty privilege
Here’s a spot of good news amid the doom and gloom.
17 May 2020, 18:00 PM
American national treasure JC Penney has left Bangladeshi garment exporters in the lurch
Bangladeshi suppliers of the American retail giant JC Penney are in hot water as their payment has now become uncertain after the company filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday.
16 May 2020, 18:00 PM