‘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
40pc factories yet to pay workers
Nearly 40 percent of the garment factories, most of which are small and not members of any trade bodies like the BGMEA or the
12 June 2018
Apparel exports to US rebound
Garment exports to the US grew 2.90 percent year-on-year to $1.87 billion in the first four months of the year as Bangladeshi
11 June 2018
Raising revenue an uphill battle: businesses
Chamber and trade body leaders yesterday said the government would struggle to generate higher revenue in the course of implementing the budget in the election year.
7 June 2018
Bangladesh-made jerseys win global hearts
Bangladesh exported fan jerseys worth $1 billion for all 32 nations participating in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in what can be viewed as
6 June 2018
Exports cruising towards target
After falling short last fiscal year, exports are on track to hit the target of $37.5 billion this year, propelled by a reinvigorated garment
5 June 2018
Export fetches $3.32 billion in May
Exports grew by 9.01 percent year-on-year to $3.32 billion in May riding on the higher shipment of garment items, Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) reveals.
5 June 2018
Duty on Rice Import: Govt to raise it to 'protect growers'
The government will re-impose 28 percent duty on import of rice to protect the growers as the country got a bumper paddy production in the boro season, said Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed yesterday.
4 June 2018
LNG price should be rational
The government should fix the rate of liquefied natural gas -- imported to ensure adequate energy supply to the gas-starved primary textile sector -- at a tolerable level, said a top textile entrepreneur.
2 June 2018
Draft labour law flown to Geneva
Bangladesh is going to the International Labour Conference in Geneva with the draft copy of the amended labour law to satisfy the
27 May 2018
Govt to recruit 60 engineers to beef up monitoring
The labour ministry is set to recruit 60 engineers by June 15 to strengthen the Remediation Coordination Cell (RCC) in preparation of
26 May 2018
Efforts on to clear Eid pay on time: BGMEA
The government and factory owners are taking steps to ensure timely payment of salaries and festival bonuses of 44 lakh garment
23 May 2018
Businesses call for a quick decision
Bangladeshi investors have called for a quick decision from the government on investment in Africa as China and India are fast
20 May 2018
Industries to get 2,000 new gas connections
The textile factory owners see an increase in their productivity, as the government has finally decided to allocate 2,000 new industrial gas
20 May 2018
Cotton price rises to 4yr high
Cotton price rose to 85.5 cents per pound, the highest in four years, mainly because of a looming trade war between the US and China, much to the chagrin of Bangladesh's apparel makers.
17 May 2018
Accord's extension runs into trouble
The Accord's bid to prolong its stay in Bangladesh became uncertain after the High Court yesterday extended its restraining order on
16 May 2018
Exports climb on apparel boost
Exports grew 7.11 percent year-on-year to $2.95 billion in April riding on the higher shipment of garment items.
10 May 2018
Denim makers cut use of water
Water consumption by denim fabric makers has fallen dramatically over the last few years thanks to adoption of the latest
9 May 2018
Value-added denim much in demand
Bangladesh has turned denim into a value-added product prompting globally renowned clothing retailers and brands to place bulk
7 May 2018
Bangladesh tops China, India
Bangladesh overtook China and India in ethical compliance in apparel segment on the back of improved workplace safety following
2 May 2018
Garment sector saw highest industrial disputes in 2017
About half of the industrial disputes that took place last year were in the garment sector, according to the Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies (BILS).
30 April 2018