Bangladesh exports

Exports hit record $5.7b in January

The merchandise exports rebounded strongly in January as manufacturers shipped goods worth $5.72 billion, the highest in a single month, which, coupled with a rise in remittances and a fall in imports, could ease pressure on the economy.

Export rebound in May provides some relief

Bangladesh’s exports bounced back in May after declining in the preceding two months riding on increased shipment of garments, the main export earning sector, according to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) yesterday.

Export diversification still in slow lane

Bangladesh’s plans aimed at diversifying export baskets are yet to bring about the expected results as the priority sectors are not enjoying most of the benefits promised in the Export Policy for 2021-24, according to entrepreneurs. 

Export to Asia growing fast

Bangladesh’s exports to Asian markets are growing steadily thanks to increasing demand from several major markets but the country needs to sign trade pacts and diversify products in a continent where the consumer class is fast expanding.     

How slow is Bangladesh border for exports?

The World Bank has found out that the exporters need around 300 hours to meet the border and documentary compliance requirements in Bangladesh, whereas the time comes down to 60 hours in India and 30 hours in China.

$18b export potential to EU unutilised: study

Bangladesh is yet to utilise $18 billion-worth export opportunities to the European Union availing duty and quota free privileges enjoyed by the South Asian nation as a least developed country (LDC), according to a study shared yesterday. 

Renata’s Rajendrapur facility wins US FDA approval

Drug maker Renata Ltd has secured approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its general facility in Rajendrapur.

Robust remittance, exports to ease pressure on external sector

Migrant workers and Bangladeshis living abroad sent more than $2 billion in each of the first two months of the current fiscal year, a promising sign for the economy.

To boost exports, we must remove barriers to their diversification

Commerce ministry should fast-track project to help in export diversification

February 5, 2024
February 5, 2024

Exports hit record $5.7b in January

The merchandise exports rebounded strongly in January as manufacturers shipped goods worth $5.72 billion, the highest in a single month, which, coupled with a rise in remittances and a fall in imports, could ease pressure on the economy.

June 5, 2023
June 5, 2023

Export rebound in May provides some relief

Bangladesh’s exports bounced back in May after declining in the preceding two months riding on increased shipment of garments, the main export earning sector, according to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) yesterday.

April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023

Export diversification still in slow lane

Bangladesh’s plans aimed at diversifying export baskets are yet to bring about the expected results as the priority sectors are not enjoying most of the benefits promised in the Export Policy for 2021-24, according to entrepreneurs. 

April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023

Export to Asia growing fast

Bangladesh’s exports to Asian markets are growing steadily thanks to increasing demand from several major markets but the country needs to sign trade pacts and diversify products in a continent where the consumer class is fast expanding.     

April 9, 2023
April 9, 2023

How slow is Bangladesh border for exports?

The World Bank has found out that the exporters need around 300 hours to meet the border and documentary compliance requirements in Bangladesh, whereas the time comes down to 60 hours in India and 30 hours in China.

March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023

$18b export potential to EU unutilised: study

Bangladesh is yet to utilise $18 billion-worth export opportunities to the European Union availing duty and quota free privileges enjoyed by the South Asian nation as a least developed country (LDC), according to a study shared yesterday. 

November 3, 2022
November 3, 2022

Renata’s Rajendrapur facility wins US FDA approval

Drug maker Renata Ltd has secured approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its general facility in Rajendrapur.

September 2, 2022
September 2, 2022

Robust remittance, exports to ease pressure on external sector

Migrant workers and Bangladeshis living abroad sent more than $2 billion in each of the first two months of the current fiscal year, a promising sign for the economy.

August 23, 2022
August 23, 2022

To boost exports, we must remove barriers to their diversification

Commerce ministry should fast-track project to help in export diversification

June 8, 2022
June 8, 2022

Exports through Akhaura land port on the decline

The volume of exports through Akhaura land port in Brahmanbaria has fallen significantly over the past six years as increased connectivity between north-eastern Indian states and other parts of the country helped them reduce imports from Bangladesh.

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