‘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
Bangladesh: still the first choice for apparel sourcing after China
Bangladesh is still the first choice for apparel sourcing after China, but other countries are fast catching up, McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm, said in its latest report.
3 May 2015
Give insurance coverage to all factory workers: ILO country director
Bangladesh should launch the National Employment Injury Insurance Programme to bring all factory workers under insurance coverage, said Srinivas B Reddy, country director for International Labour Organisation.
29 April 2015
Fair progress after tragedy
Bangladesh has made significant progress in workplace safety since the Rana Plaza building collapse two years ago, as a result of broader reforms undertaken by the government and international communities, analysts and industry insiders said.
23 April 2015
Canada: the next big buyer of garment
Canada will be a key garment export destination for Bangladesh in achieving the $50 billion overseas sales target by the end of 2021,
19 April 2015
Garment exporters going green to grab more orders
Bangladesh's garment sector is moving towards green building initiatives to impress the growing tribe of eco-minded international
15 April 2015
China: next big garment export destination
China, the largest apparel exporter worldwide, is becoming a major destination for Bangladeshi garment items due to duty benefits
11 April 2015
Investors from China, Japan to get economic zones soon
The government has allocated three economic zones to the investors of China, Japan and India in a bid to attract more foreign
8 April 2015
Export growth brings sunshine
Exports rose 7.43 percent year-on-year to $2.93 billion in March, a development which has brought a ray of sunshine amid the
6 April 2015
Noir opens second clothing store
After a three and a half decade of journey, the time has come for the second generation to take over the garment business.
6 April 2015
Fast-track special zone for Japanese businesses
A group of investors urged the government to expedite efforts to set up the proposed exclusive economic zone in Bangladesh for
1 April 2015
New challenge to garment sector: Sri Lanka
Bangladesh's apparel sector is set to face yet another challenge as its close competitor Sri Lanka is lobbying for duty benefits from the
31 March 2015
Cotton hedging is need of the time
Bangladesh should practise hedging for cotton imports, as the consumption of the fibre is on the rise and so are the trading risks, said
29 March 2015
Denim exporter sees robust growth ahead
Bangladesh is becoming a major source of denim products as international retailers prefer the country to other destinations for its low
23 March 2015
FTA studies on way
The commerce ministry has been conducting a major study on the implications of signing free trade agreements (FTAs) with some
22 March 2015
Cotton consumption to soar on rising garment exports
The country's cotton consumption will continue to rise given the optimistic forecast for apparel exports, Tapan Chowdhury, president
21 March 2015
Danish minister calls for more focus on worker rights
Bangladesh has progressed a great deal in workplace safety and labour rights in the garment sector after the Rana Plaza building collapse
19 March 2015
Danish minister calls for more focus on worker rights
Bangladesh has progressed a great deal in workplace safety and labour rights in the garment sector after the Rana Plaza building collapse
19 March 2015
Rana Plaza fund is a broken promise
Fifteen retailers and brands that have committed to contributing to the Rana Plaza Trust Fund for the victims are yet to pay, even after
17 March 2015
Second denim expo begins in Dhaka in May
With Bangladesh becoming a major source of denim products for international retailers, the second Bangladesh Denim Expo will kick off
14 March 2015
Garment makers dreading order drought from June
Garment makers are dreading a significant drop in work orders from June as retailers refuse to travel to Bangladesh for the political
14 March 2015