Bangladesh’s RMG exports to EU fall 19% in Jan-Apr

Garment exports from Bangladesh to the European Union (EU) fell 19.33 percent year-on-year to €6.09 billion in the January-April period of 2026 due to intense international competition and weaker demand
27 June 2026

Govt to launch online one-stop investor services: commerce minister

A central online "one-stop window" system is being developed so investors do not need to visit multiple offices
21 June 2026

$100b apparel exports possible by 2030 with adequate energy supply: BGMEA

Industry leaders say reaching $100 billion in exports is not a formal target but a realistic possibility as global demand for apparel continues to grow and supply chains return to normal
20 June 2026

EV duty benefits to hurt competitiveness of reconditioned cars: Barvida

The proposed budget grants significant duty benefits to EVs while raising the tax burden on popular reconditioned vehicles, particularly mid-range fossil-fuel-powered cars used by middle-income consumers
20 June 2026

BB eases forex rules for ship leasing by local companies

Banks have been given the go-ahead to facilitate outward remittances for lease rentals of ships and vessels by shipping companies incorporated in Bangladesh, in a move aimed at strengthening the country's maritime sector
18 June 2026

Reform-oriented budget to strengthen economy: BGMEA

Garment exporters have welcomed the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27
13 June 2026
10 June 2026

RMG exports to non-traditional markets decline 5.95% in Jul-May

Bangladesh considers all markets non-traditional except the USA, the European Union (EU), Canada and the UK.
6 June 2026

Ctg Customs to auction goods from 102 abandoned containers

The auction covers 44 lots comprising goods from 102 containers, including chemicals, machinery and spare parts, paper, freezers, generators, limestone, fabrics, transformers, quartz powder and household items
2 June 2026

India scraps cotton import duty for five months to aid textile exporters

The current 11 percent import duty will be suspended until October 30
31 May 2026

Amirul Haque, new president of Chittagong Chamber

Amzad Hossain and Moshiul Alam were elected senior vice-president and vice-president, respectively
25 May 2026

Apparel exports to EU fall 19% in Jan-Feb

Bangladesh's apparel exports to the European Union (EU) fell 19.26 percent year-on-year to €2.89 billion in January-February this year, according to data from Eurostat
23 May 2026

Amirul Haque-led United Business Forum wins full panel

The biennial election for the 2025–2027 term was held after being postponed three times
23 May 2026

NBR withholds C&F agent licence exam results

Results still unpublished a week after exam despite 24-hour disclosure rule
23 May 2026

Local mangoes hit markets while seasonal exports begin

Official inauguration of mango exports was held today, although shipments had already started two days earlier
21 May 2026

Ctg Chamber’s biennial election on May 23

The election will be held at the World Trade Center
18 May 2026

Garment exporters meet PM, demand uninterrupted power supply

The BGMEA and BKMEA sat with the premier in two separate meetings
11 May 2026

Prime mover workers’ strike ends after 3 days

The workers withdrew their strike following a fruitful tripartite meeting convened this afternoon by Additional Commissioner (Traffic) of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) Wahidul Hoque Chowdhury
7 May 2026

Govt advances talks with DP World on NCT operations

The UAE-based company also wants to operate Chittagong Container Terminal
5 May 2026

Bangladesh seeks LDC graduation deferment at UN hearing

Commerce minister attended the virtual hearing with UNCDP chair, held on April 29
30 April 2026