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‘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
Bangladesh US trade deal impact on garment sector

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
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Polish retailer LPP will continue sourcing from Bangladesh

12 August 2026
Agrees to solve $40m payment dispute
12 August 2026
Bangladesh wants free trade deal with European Union

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
Bangladesh Gas Crisis

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
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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
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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
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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
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US retailers lean on suppliers to absorb tariffs

Rather than absorbing the cost or immediately passing it on to consumers, many US apparel retailers and brands have turned to their suppliers in Bangladesh, demanding they share the pain
3 August 2025
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Behind the scenes: How private sector diplomacy helped secure US tariff relief

Exporters' efforts complement the government's strategic deals to lower tariffs
2 August 2025
Bangladesh welcomed 20 percent US tariff

Bangladesh gains edge after US tariff cut

Trump admin has reduced tariffs on Bangladeshi goods from 35% to 20%, a move expected to strengthen the country’s competitiveness against rivals such as India and Vietnam
1 August 2025
US tariff cut helps Bangladesh garment industry

US tariff announcement opens new window for Bangladesh garment exports

Under the new policy, Bangladesh will face a 20 percent tariff
1 August 2025
US reduces tariffs on Bangladesh

US cuts tariffs on Bangladesh to 20% after talks

The deal for Dhaka was secured just hours before a midnight deadline set by President Donald Trump
31 July 2025
US tariff cut helps Bangladesh garment industry

Dhaka eyes deep cut in US tariff as deadline ends

As the tariff talks between Bangladesh and the United States wrap up today, Dhaka is expecting a deal that would see tariffs on its exports to the American market well below the steep 35 percent rate imposed by the Trump administration from August 1.
31 July 2025
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Final push to beat US tariff deadline

Bangladesh is now racing to finalise a deal before the window closes on August 1.
30 July 2025
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How fair are Trump’s reciprocal tariffs?

Trump's unilateral tariffs: Undermining global trade rules for 'America First'
30 July 2025
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Exporters to seek duty-free access for apparel made of US cotton

Entrepreneurs in the Bangladesh delegation currently in Washington will once again push for duty-free access to the American market for garments made from US cotton during the final round of tariff negotiations with the Trump administration today.
29 July 2025
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Importing more soybeans from US could ease Trump tariffs

Increasing soybean imports from the United States could help narrow the trade gap between Bangladesh and its biggest single-nation apparel market, according to an American industry group.
28 July 2025
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Bangladesh eyes 10-20% tariff in final US talks

The tariff negotiations are scheduled to begin on July 29 and continue until July 31
28 July 2025
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Dhaka plans to buy 25 Boeing jets as trade talks enter final phase

Bangladesh has expanded its plan to buy Boeing aircraft from 14 to 25 in a last-ditch effort to persuade the Trump administration to lower tariffs on its exports ahead of the August 1 deadline.
27 July 2025
Square Group expansion plans 2025

Square now in expansion mode

Bangladeshi conglomerate Square Group is going for a massive expansion both at home and abroad, said Tapan Chowdhury, managing director of Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd, a key arm of the group.
26 July 2025
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US, Bangladesh to hold next tariff talks on July 29

If held in person, the team led by commerce adviser will leave for the USA on July 27
24 July 2025
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USTR yet to give date for final tariff talks

The Trump administration is scheduled to apply the new tariff rates for the countries concerned from August 1.
23 July 2025
US tariff cut helps Bangladesh garment industry

US tariff talks: Bangladesh writes to USTR, seeking date

The negotiation team from Bangladesh will fly to America once the USTR fixes a date for the talks
22 July 2025
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Dhaka on ‘right path’ to secure US tariff cut

Bangladesh is preparing to submit its formal proposal to the United States as negotiations for a tariff reduction deal gain momentum.
21 July 2025
US wants Bangladesh trade plan,

Reducing US trade GAP: Dhaka turns to Boeing, wheat imports

Bangladeshi officials are preparing for a third round of talks in Washington next week
17 July 2025
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Govt plans to include private sector in US tariff talks

Bangladesh is currently reviewing the proposals and will send a response within the next couple of days, Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman told The Daily Star yesterday over the phone.
16 July 2025
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US sends list of items, seeking zero duty

The US has demanded zero duty facility for a large number of its products from Bangladesh.
13 July 2025

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