The country shipped $3.93 billion worth of merchandise in the month

The National Board of Revenue's (NBR) intelligence wing has detected the possible import and illicit marketing of around 363 tonnes of cigarette filter-making raw materials in the name of a non-existent trading firm, potentially putting around Tk 2,450 crore in government revenue at risk.

Leaders of Pro-BNP workers’ organisations of Chattogram Port today urged Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to have a dialogue with representatives of the protesting workers and employees of the port before taking any decision regarding a concession deal with DP World to run the port’s most profitable New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT)

Exporters fear losing competitiveness as ICDs raise charges, others seek rate revision

Amir Humayun Mahmud Chowdhury, former president of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), has been selected as the chairman of the Chattogram Port Users Forum.

Apparel exporters will now be able to import specialised fabrics and materials used to produce niche products such as seamless sportswear, underwear and functional garments more easily, as the government has relaxed several provisions of the country's import policy.

In the price chart, Bangladesh is only above Pakistan, the cheapest supplier.

The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has already started discussions with potential alternative suppliers and is hopeful of importing crude oil from a new source soon

Earlier, in January-February this year, Bangladesh overtook China for the first time in garment shipments to the USA

The country shipped merchandise worth $9.15 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year

Danish envoy, AP Moller top brass meet Bangladesh commerce minister

10 trucks carrying the goods went missing from their designated route a day ago

Easing restrictions on opening letters of credit (LCs), simplifying imports and placing greater emphasis on free trade, the government has issued a new import policy order that has received a mixed reaction from business communities.

The destruction of 3,268 tonnes of goods began on August 24

442 containers of goods will be auctioned from August 27 to September 16

After LDC graduation, Bangladesh will move directly into the Enhanced Preferences tier of the DCTS, under which 92 percent of goods will continue to qualify for duty-free access to the UK market

Leaders of the BTMA, along with those of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), attended the meeting

However, the association says six months is not enough time to evaluate any government

Dutch minister emphasises expansion of circular economy

However, in June alone, the volume rose 6.53 percent