RMG exporters eye strong rebound next year
Christmas shipment, however, faces a slowdown
30 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt sees early signs of economic recovery
Report to UN claims stabilisation and improving indicators, but economists highlight inflation, unemployment, weak investment and mounting debt concerns
24 November 2025, 19:37 PM
Bangladesh on track for LDC graduation
Bangladesh is projected to lose around $8 billion in exports after graduation
23 November 2025, 18:41 PM
EPA with Japan expected next month
Bangladesh expects to sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan by the end of next month, as negotiations between the two countries have already been completed, Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman told The Daily Star yesterday.
22 November 2025, 19:04 PM
Amended labour law: Unions applaud, factory owners push back
The union leaders welcomed the amended labour law, but factory owners rejected some of the clauses as their demands went unaddressed.
18 November 2025, 18:18 PM
Leadership vacuum at FBCCI weakens its policy role
The country’s apex trade body, the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), is struggling to assist the government in policy-making and serve the business community due to a leadership crisis caused by the absence of elections, according to business leaders.
18 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Garment exports to US rise 5% in July-October
Garment exports to the USA, the country’s largest single export destination, increased by 5.14 percent to $2.59 billion during July-October, despite facing a 20 percent reciprocal tariff imposed by the US under President Donald Trump’s administration..The USA accounted for 19.92 percent of
16 November 2025, 16:10 PM
Bangladesh outpaces China in RMG export growth to EU
Bangladesh offered a much more competitive unit price than the East Asian superpower.
15 November 2025, 18:51 PM
Bangladesh retains 2nd spot in global apparel exports
Bangladesh maintained its position as the world’s second‑largest apparel exporter in 2024, behind only China, according to World Trade Organization (WTO) data.
8 July 2025, 18:00 PM
How Bangladesh can absorb tariff shock
New US tariffs challenge RMG sector, but global competitive edge holds
8 July 2025, 06:52 AM
Bangladesh retains second largest apparel exporter spot in 2024
The nation exported garments worth $38.48 billion last year
8 July 2025, 02:41 AM
Dhaka gets some relief in US trade tariff
Bangladesh expects a tariff rate of 20 percent or less in high-stakes trade talks with the US, after Washington fixed the same rate for Vietnam, a close competitor in global garment trade, officials familiar with the negotiations said.
7 July 2025, 18:08 PM
Can Bangladesh retain its foothold in US market?
As Bangladesh races against a July 9 deadline to secure a lower tariff regime with the United States, the stakes could not be higher.
4 July 2025, 18:14 PM
US tariff talks: First day ends without major decision
A high-level meeting between Bangladesh and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) ended in Washington, DC, yesterday without a major decision, despite the looming expiry of a 90-day negotiation window on July 9.
3 July 2025, 18:51 PM
US Tariffs: Bangladesh starts intense talks in DC
Bangladesh has been engaged in negotiations to sign a tariff agreement with the US
3 July 2025, 18:08 PM
Against the odds, Bangladesh gains ground in US apparel market
The United States is Bangladesh’s single largest export destination.
30 June 2025, 14:17 PM
Bangladesh closing in on China in RMG export to EU
Even amidst the tough times at present, garment shipments to the European Union (EU) showcased resilience as Bangladesh fared well in the January-April period, showing signs of an opportunity to overtake China, the largest apparel supplier worldwide, in the EU markets.
23 June 2025, 18:00 PM
US buyers delay apparel orders over pending tariff call
Local apparel makers are seeing delays in the confirmation of work orders for the next summer season, as US retailers and brands wait for the final decision on reciprocal tariffs by the US administration, expected in early July.
19 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh to follow WTO mechanism to deal with Trump tariff
Bangladesh will propose to provide duty facilities to the US under a multilateral trading mechanism to retain low tariffs, as the 90-day pause of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs will come to an end on July 8.
17 June 2025, 18:00 PM
LDC graduation: Govt proposes duty cut, change in trade rules
In the budget for FY26, the government has proposed reducing import duties on certain goods and amending trade rules to enhance competitiveness in preparation for the country’s impending graduation from the list of least developed countries (LDCs).
2 June 2025, 18:03 PM
Major US trade bodies welcome Trump’s hint at tariff relief for apparel, footwear
Five American trade bodies wrote joint letter to Trump
31 May 2025, 13:08 PM
Govt to allow rawhide exports despite tanners’ objections
Although tanners have voiced opposition, the government will allow rawhide exports during the Eid-ul-Azha season with the aim of fostering demand and ensuring better prices for traders at the field level, Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman said yesterday.
22 May 2025, 18:00 PM
US trade bodies reiterate call for better labour rights
American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), the US’s largest trade body in the apparel and footwear sector, and the Fair Labour Association (FLA) tied Bangladesh’s efforts to improve labour rights to ensure successful tariff negotiation with the Trump administration.
21 May 2025, 18:17 PM
BGMEA wants 3-month window from India to clear pending shipments
The association urges the interim government to send a letter to India seeking the opportunity
21 May 2025, 16:54 PM
Govt looking to defuse trade tensions with India
Bangladesh does not want any further escalation in tension with India, as the recent retaliatory moves are affecting bilateral trade
20 May 2025, 18:07 PM
Inter-ministerial meet today on Indian curbs
The commerce ministry has convened an inter-ministerial meeting today to work out ways to address India’s restrictions on imports from Bangladesh through land ports.
19 May 2025, 18:27 PM
Exporters caught off guard by India’s import curbs
"This sudden decision could severely disrupt bilateral trade"
18 May 2025, 18:35 PM
Fast fashion, fat margins: How retailers cash in on low-cost RMG
Global fashion brands are reaping triple-digit profits on Bangladeshi garments, buying at $3 and selling for three to four times more. Yet, they continue to pressure factories to cut prices further.
17 May 2025, 18:15 PM