Business Plus / EU’s GSP+: The lifeline Bangladesh must win before 2029
In four years, that duty-free facility will cease to exist
5 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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-made jerseys win global hearts
Bangladesh exported fan jerseys worth $1 billion for all 32 nations participating in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in what can be viewed as
6 June 2018, 18:00 PM
Exports cruising towards target
After falling short last fiscal year, exports are on track to hit the target of $37.5 billion this year, propelled by a reinvigorated garment
5 June 2018, 18:00 PM
Export fetches $3.32 billion in May
Exports grew by 9.01 percent year-on-year to $3.32 billion in May riding on the higher shipment of garment items, Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) reveals.
5 June 2018, 11:24 AM
Duty on Rice Import: Govt to raise it to 'protect growers'
The government will re-impose 28 percent duty on import of rice to protect the growers as the country got a bumper paddy production in the boro season, said Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed yesterday.
4 June 2018, 18:00 PM
LNG price should be rational
The government should fix the rate of liquefied natural gas -- imported to ensure adequate energy supply to the gas-starved primary textile sector -- at a tolerable level, said a top textile entrepreneur.
2 June 2018, 18:00 PM
Draft labour law flown to Geneva
Bangladesh is going to the International Labour Conference in Geneva with the draft copy of the amended labour law to satisfy the
27 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Govt to recruit 60 engineers to beef up monitoring
The labour ministry is set to recruit 60 engineers by June 15 to strengthen the Remediation Coordination Cell (RCC) in preparation of
26 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Efforts on to clear Eid pay on time: BGMEA
The government and factory owners are taking steps to ensure timely payment of salaries and festival bonuses of 44 lakh garment
23 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Businesses call for a quick decision
Bangladeshi investors have called for a quick decision from the government on investment in Africa as China and India are fast
20 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Industries to get 2,000 new gas connections
The textile factory owners see an increase in their productivity, as the government has finally decided to allocate 2,000 new industrial gas
20 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Cotton price rises to 4yr high
Cotton price rose to 85.5 cents per pound, the highest in four years, mainly because of a looming trade war between the US and China, much to the chagrin of Bangladesh's apparel makers.
17 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Accord's extension runs into trouble
The Accord's bid to prolong its stay in Bangladesh became uncertain after the High Court yesterday extended its restraining order on
16 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Exports climb on apparel boost
Exports grew 7.11 percent year-on-year to $2.95 billion in April riding on the higher shipment of garment items.
10 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Denim makers cut use of water
Water consumption by denim fabric makers has fallen dramatically over the last few years thanks to adoption of the latest
9 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Value-added denim much in demand
Bangladesh has turned denim into a value-added product prompting globally renowned clothing retailers and brands to place bulk
7 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh tops China, India
Bangladesh overtook China and India in ethical compliance in apparel segment on the back of improved workplace safety following
2 May 2018, 18:00 PM
Garment sector saw highest industrial disputes in 2017
About half of the industrial disputes that took place last year were in the garment sector, according to the Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies (BILS).
30 April 2018, 18:00 PM
RMG workers' database not ready even after 5yrs
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association is yet to complete the central biometric database of garment
25 April 2018, 18:00 PM
RMG Factories Since Rana Plaza Disaster: Workplace safety improved a lot
International inspection agencies said safety conditions in the country's $30 billion garment industry have improved dramatically since the Rana Plaza disaster, thanks to efforts by entrepreneurs, retailers and brands.
23 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh still popular for low-cost apparel
Bangladesh is still a lucrative destination for sourcing low-cost garment items, coming second to only China, according to the Global Sourcing Survey-2018 by the AsiaInspection, which provides inspection services to global brands.
22 April 2018, 18:00 PM