‘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
Indian automakers eye more of Bangladesh market
Indian automotive manufacturers will hold an exposition in Dhaka towards the end of the year with a view to winning over Bangladeshi
11 February 2018
Tata may make passenger vehicles in Bangladesh
Indian automotive giant Tata Motors Ltd plans to set up a passenger vehicle manufacturing plant in Bangladesh for domestic
8 February 2018
Brands show off might at India's auto expo
The 14th edition of the Auto Expo, the largest automotive show in Asia, started yesterday on the outskirts of the Indian capital amid
7 February 2018
Rohingya crisis hits trade with Myanmar
The ongoing Rohingya crisis has impacted Bangladesh's exports to Myanmar as operations at the Teknaf land port, the main gateway
1 February 2018
Sweater exports on the rise
Sweater shipment from Bangladesh is on the rise thanks to competitive pricing and longer winters in the Western world as a result of
25 January 2018
Panel formed to monitor safety upgrades at airport
The government has formed a strong monitoring team with a view to improving safety and security at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, said a top official of the civil aviation and tourism ministry.
23 January 2018
Products made in prisons pull crowd at DITF
Excited about scoring a monochord for just Tk 70, Hafizur Rahman took a selfie outside of the stall at Dhaka
21 January 2018
Japanese investors gaining confidence: survey
Confidence among the Japanese investors doing business in Bangladesh has improved remarkably as they think the country is a
20 January 2018
Apparel exports to India soar 66pc
Garment exports to India soared 66.41 percent in the first six months of the fiscal year on the back of demand from Western
17 January 2018
Garment accessories offer bright prospects
Bangladesh has turned into a major source for garment accessories, as direct export of such items increased by 66.67 percent year-
16 January 2018
Yarn makers to suffer as Indian cotton traders halt shipment
The sudden cancellation of shipment of 400,000 bales of cotton by Indian traders will negatively affect yarn
15 January 2018
Biman's turnover hit by direct cargo ban to UK
Biman's cargo business shrank 22.54 percent last fiscal year on the back of the ban on direct freight flight from Dhaka to London.
14 January 2018
Bangladesh again denied GSP
Bangladesh's trade privilege in US markets has been again denied as President Donald Trump's administration goes on to enforce the trade preference programme's eligibility this week.
27 December 2017
Highway robbery vexes apparel exporters
Apparel exporters are increasingly getting worried about the robbery of garment- and cotton-laden covered vans on
26 December 2017
Incoming BGMEA chief decided, but not by ballot
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association is set to get a fresh batch of leaders next year
26 December 2017
Apparel exports saved by sturdy dollar
The favourable US dollar-taka exchange rate has lent a helping hand to apparel exporters in the outgoing calendar
25 December 2017
Machines threaten RMG workers' jobs
Rapid automation of production, closure of some noncompliant factories and the emergence of some other high-
24 December 2017
Runner eyes more of Nepalese bike market
Runner Automobiles has beefed up its marketing efforts in Nepal in a bid to capture 15 percent of the growing motorcycle market in
19 December 2017
Lingerie emerges as a promising export item
Garment exporters are progressively turning their focus on ladies undergarment as they look to boost their receipts by shipping more
14 December 2017
Bangladesh now a model for workplace safety
Bangladesh has become the model for workplace safety because of its heightened efforts in the aftermath of the Rana Plaza building
13 December 2017