Export

US to help Bangladesh diversify exports

The US has assured Bangladesh of support in diversifying export products and exploring new markets to boost bilateral trade between the two countries

Bangladesh sets 12.65% export growth target for this fiscal year

Bangladesh’s exports are expected to grow by 12.65 percent year-on-year to $50 billion in the current fiscal year

BB finds six types of wrongdoing in export data

The central bank discovered six types of statistical wrongdoing that inflated export data, a development that led to a multibillion-dollar correction.

Achieving $110b export target by FY27 is difficult

The government’s target of earning $110 billion from exports by the fiscal year of 2026-27 would be difficult to attain because of the persisting challenges in the global and local economies, economists and businesspeople said.

Exports rise 10% to $5.1 billion in March

Despite the 10 percent growth in March, shipment is still 0.88 percent short of the monthly target at $5.14 billion

Banks don't need to submit hard copies of export docs: BB

The FX Dashboard will help promote paperless transactions

Opinion / Time for exporters to shed the cocoon of cash incentives

In light of the upcoming LDC graduation, exporters need to proactively prepare for changes.

Red Sea Crisis / Exporters fear delays, surge in cost

Bangladeshi exporters are apprehending prolonged delays in shipments and a surge in transport costs following recent attacks on commercial vessels on the Red Sea

FDI needed for RMG's sustainability

Bangladesh is very good at making cotton clothes but non-cotton products could be bolstered by foreign investment

November 13, 2019
November 13, 2019

Bangladesh can boost exports with better logistics: WB

To meet the needs of its growing economy and boost export growth, Bangladesh needs to improve its transport and logistics systems, the World Bank said in a latest report today.

February 4, 2018
February 4, 2018

Onion price expected to come down

Onion prices are set to drop further in the country as the Indian government has withdrawn the fixed minimum price on its export.

March 10, 2016
March 10, 2016

Apparel exporters fear UK's ban on air cargo

Apparel exporters are concerned over the United Kingdom’s ban on cargo flights from Dhaka and say it might adversely effect the country’s exports.

February 8, 2016
February 8, 2016

India shelves investigation

India agreed in principle not to carry out investigations relating to anti-dumping and countervailing duties on jute goods exported from Bangladesh, a senior commerce ministry official said yesterday.

February 7, 2016
February 7, 2016

Export to India at high risk

India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of jute goods from Bangladesh to see whether the export prices are set below fair market prices. In October, the Directorate General of Anti-Dumping and Allied Duties (DGAD) under India's commerce ministry opened the probe as part of its plan to impose anti-dumping duty on jute items imported from Bangladesh.

November 7, 2015
November 7, 2015

Export diversification - Myths and realities

Industrial policy needs to address issues of education and skill development for facilitating higher capabilities for export diversification, attracting FDI and integrating with the global value chain.

October 15, 2015
October 15, 2015

Why the humble cow is India's most polarising animal

This is not the first time the cow has become mixed up with politics. Conflicts over cow slaughter sparked religious riots in India.

August 24, 2015
August 24, 2015

India increases onion export price by $275

India increases the minimum export price of onion to $700 per tonne from $425 to restrict onion exports, prompting a further hike in its prices in Bangladesh.

August 21, 2015
August 21, 2015

Vegetable, fruit export to EU dips

Export of fruits and vegetables to the European Union (EU) fell significantly over the first seven months of the year. No less than 143 consignments have been rejected by EU authorities on the grounds that there is lack of proper and, in some cases, fake documentation.

June 4, 2015
June 4, 2015

Export tax rises to 1pc

Finance Minister AMA Muhith in his budget speech proposes an increase of tax at source for all export sectors to 1 percent.