Govt takes twin-track approach to retain EU duty-free access
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh is pursuing a dual-track strategy to retain duty-free access to the European Union after graduating from the least developed country (LDC) category, negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) with the bloc while also seeking to qualify for its GSP Plus trade preference scheme.
29 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh missing out on China market opportunity
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
When China widened duty-free access to 97 percent of Bangladeshi products in 2020 and later extended the concession to almost all goods in 2024, it appeared to offer Bangladesh a rare opening.
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh remains key sourcing market: H&M
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Swedish retail giant H&M has said Bangladesh remains “a very important sourcing market”, amid media reports suggesting it may reduce purchases from the country.
19 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Made in Bangladesh jerseys reach FIFA World Cup 2026
17 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Jerseys manufactured in Bangladesh were worn by the Cape Verde national team during their World Cup debut match against Spain
17 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Made in Bangladesh jerseys reach FIFA World Cup 2026
16 June 2026, 21:40 PM
Although a Bangladeshi team is not taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026, products “made in Bangladesh” have still made their way to football’s biggest stage.
16 June 2026, 21:40 PM
Bangladesh will respond to USTR’s forced labour claim
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh is preparing a formal response to the USTR’s claim that the country has failed to prevent imports of goods made with forced labour, in a bid to avoid a proposed 10 percent tariff on its exports to the United States.
16 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Budget lacks dedicated plan for LDC graduation
12 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Although the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 offers some measures that are aligned with the government’s Smooth Transition Strategy (STS) for LDC graduation, it lacks a dedicated framework with preparations for this watershed moment, which is due in November, experts said.
12 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt reduces source tax on import of 60 essential commodities
11 June 2026, 22:26 PM
The government has proposed withdrawing source tax on the import of 60 essential commodities, aiming to improve the standard of living of every individual and family in the country
11 June 2026, 22:26 PM
Export buoyancy may not continue
Bangladesh recorded robust export earnings riding on the main export earner knitwear and woven garments in the first two months of the current fiscal year.
5 September 2022, 02:45 AM
Govt allows 2,450 tonnes of hilsa export to India
The government yesterday approved the applications of 49 businessmen to export 2,450 tonnes of hilsa to India as the demand for this kind of fish rises among Indian consumers ahead of Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival in the neighbouring country, scheduled to be held next month.
4 September 2022, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh-India CEPA: Something to look forward to
If implemented properly, Bangladesh stands to gain more from the proposed trade pact with India by way of higher exports and investment despite the loss in tariff revenue, found a Dhaka-Delhi joint feasibility study.
4 September 2022, 02:30 AM
Exports grow at sharpest pace in five years
Merchandise exports posted a whopping 38.09 per cent year-on-year growth in August to bring home $4.67 billion, handing more breathing room to Bangladesh struggling to bring its macroeconomy under control, official figures showed yesterday.
2 September 2022, 02:20 AM
Govt eyes amendment to labour law
The government wants to amend the labour law as soon as possible to comply with European Union labour standards in a bid to obtain the GSP Plus status in the key export market, said the commerce secretary yesterday.
28 August 2022, 18:00 PM
Ticfa meeting in Nov: Bangladesh to seek GSP revival
Bangladesh will again raise the issue of the reinstatement of the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) of the US in the Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum Agreement (Ticfa) meeting in Washington in November, said Tapan Kanti Ghosh, senior secretary to the commerce ministry, yesterday.
26 August 2022, 02:45 AM
Three-fourths of RMG exports concentrated in 9 countries
Around 73 per cent of Bangladesh’s garment exports is still limited to nine countries for a lack of market diversification in spite of different public and private initiatives.
25 August 2022, 03:15 AM
Trouble brewing for RMG exporters as orders fall
Apparel exporters in Bangladesh are feeling the pinch of a looming global recession, persisting higher inflation and dragging severe fallout of the Russia-Ukraine war as orders from international buyers have fallen.
24 August 2022, 02:15 AM
Exports to Saarc countries reach new heights
Bangladesh’s exports to South Asian nations reached a new high in the last fiscal year of 2021-22 for having grown steadily over the past three years, according to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).
21 August 2022, 02:15 AM
Small export basket failing Chinese trade benefit
Bangladesh can make little use of the generous duty benefits offered by China simply because of its narrow export basket, with the situation compounded by the fact that the products are low in demand in the East Asian country.
9 August 2022, 02:45 AM
Industries fear severe impacts of fuel price hike
The cost of fuels for Plummy Fashions Ltd, the world’s greenest knitwear factory located in Narayanganj, will go up by 25 per cent owing to Saturday’s more than 50 per cent hike in the price of petroleum products.
6 August 2022, 18:00 PM
Industries fear severe impacts of fuel price hike
The cost of fuels for Plummy Fashions Ltd, the world's greenest knitwear factory located in Narayanganj, will go up by 25 per cent owing to Saturday’s more than 50 per cent hike in the price of petroleum products.
6 August 2022, 16:10 PM
Businesses for using multiple currencies
Bangladesh should cut its over-reliance on the US dollar and increase the use of other currencies such as the Chinese renminbi (RMB) in international trade to ease pressure in the foreign currency market, businesses said.
4 August 2022, 03:30 AM
How dollar became global reserve currency
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4 August 2022, 03:00 AM
July delivers more good news as exports rise
Merchandise exports from Bangladesh grew 15 per cent year-on-year to $3.98 billion in July, giving a much-needed breather to the country amid global uncertainty and foreign exchange crisis, official figures showed yesterday.
3 August 2022, 02:00 AM
Look for alternatives to dollar in trade
Use of multiple currencies instead of being overly dependent on the US dollar in international trade may ease the pressure on foreign exchange reserves and help overcome the current crisis, said the chief of a leading chamber yesterday.
1 August 2022, 02:45 AM
Import of apparel raw materials surges
The import of basic raw materials used to produce garment items in Bangladesh surged in the first six months of 2022 on the back of a rise in demand in the export markets, even contributing to the dollar crisis in the country.
31 July 2022, 02:00 AM
Forex market volatility: FBCCI wants action against wrongdoers
The country’s apex trade body yesterday called on the central bank to beef up its monitoring of private commercial banks, financial institutions and money changers to check the anomalies in the international currency exchange business.
29 July 2022, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh wants cheap cotton from Uzbekistan: Ghosh
Bangladesh wants easy and cheap cotton from Uzbekistan to boost trade relations between the two countries, Senior Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh said today.
28 July 2022, 14:24 PM
Bangladesh moves to join RCEP
Bangladesh has taken up the initiative to join Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to retain duty benefits once it makes the United Nations status graduation from a least developed country to a developing one in 2026.
27 July 2022, 18:00 PM