Maersk suspends bookings between Bangladesh and Gulf region amid Iran warning

The announcement comes as Iran warns of attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
3 March 2026

Iran-US conflict: Bangladesh in close contact with vessel at UAE port

Only one out of seven vessels owned by the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation is now in the Gulf region
1 March 2026

Bangladesh’s RMG market share in EU rises to 21.57%

Bangladesh shipped apparels worth 19.41 billion euros in 2025 to the EU
28 February 2026

Bangladesh’s share in US apparel market rises to 10.53%

Bangladesh shipped apparel worth $8.20 billion out of the $77.88 billion imported by the US last year
25 February 2026

BGMEA seeks release of cash incentives to ensure workers’ salaries before Eid

Garment exporters tell Bangladesh Bank governor that delays in settling Tk 5,700 crore are straining factories
24 February 2026

NBR invites applications for C&F agent licences

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has invited applications for Customs Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) agent licences under the newly enacted Customs Clearing and Forwarding Agent Licensing Rules, 2026.
22 February 2026

Radical changes planned for Mongla Port within 180 days: Shipping minister

Development to boost employment, communication and regional economy
21 February 2026

NCT deal with UAE firm: SC defers hearing on petition tomorrow

Deferment order came after the attorney general’s office requested an adjournment
9 February 2026

EPA with Japan to benefit Bangladesh’s RMG greatly: BGMEA

The association also thanked the government for the timely and strategic step
7 February 2026
5 February 2026

Unload goods in 3 days or face action: shipping adviser to lighter vessels

The directive came from an inter-ministerial meeting
4 February 2026
3 February 2026

Govt won’t compromise national interest in managing ports: Shipping adviser

Some traders hoarding goods in lighter vessels ahead of Ramadan, he says
2 February 2026

NCT lease to DP World: Ctg port workers call 24-hour strike

The announcement was made at a press briefing in front of the Chattogram Port Building at around 12:45pm today
2 February 2026

Ctg port workers to continue work abstention tomorrow

Protests unjustified as no deal signed yet, port authority says
1 February 2026

Dhaka trade fair ends with local sales surpassing export orders

Participants bagged Tk 224 crore export orders while local sales hit Tk 393 crore
31 January 2026

BWTCC launches ‘Jahaji’ software to digitise lighter vessel management

New system aims to boost transparency, cut delays in Chattogram port operations
30 January 2026