Bangladesh’s exports fall for eighth consecutive month

Merchandise shipment decreased 18% year-on-year to $3.48 billion in March
2 April 2026, 20:11 PM

High Court order puts CCCI election on hold again

The court directed resolving the dispute by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Tribunal of FBCCI by April 26
2 April 2026, 18:45 PM

Inland cargo transport at risk as lighters starved of fuel

Lighter vessels are facing fuel shortages that are slowing and disrupting their regular operations to unload cargo from mother ships at Chattogram port’s outer anchorage.
31 March 2026, 20:19 PM

How dependent is Bangladesh on Middle East oil, gas?

Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar are two key sources
11 March 2026, 21:37 PM

BGMEA wants single-digit bank interest rates

The association sat with Bangladesh Bank governor today, placing a set of recommendations
11 March 2026, 18:02 PM

Private depots, lighter vessel operators warn of fuel crisis

Private container depots and operators of lighter vessels have urged the government to ensure an uninterrupted supply of diesel to keep export and import activities running smoothly.
9 March 2026, 22:31 PM

Chittagong Chamber’s election on April 4

The polls come after a five-month suspension
4 March 2026, 20:20 PM

Iran-US conflict: Bangladesh in close contact with vessel at UAE port

Only one out of seven vessels owned by the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation is now in the Gulf region
1 March 2026, 20:12 PM

Bangladesh’s RMG market share in EU rises to 21.57%

Bangladesh shipped apparels worth 19.41 billion euros in 2025 to the EU
28 February 2026, 21:07 PM

Bangladesh’s share in US apparel market rises to 10.53%

Bangladesh shipped apparel worth $8.20 billion out of the $77.88 billion imported by the US last year
25 February 2026, 19:18 PM

BGMEA seeks release of cash incentives to ensure workers’ salaries before Eid

Garment exporters tell Bangladesh Bank governor that delays in settling Tk 5,700 crore are straining factories
24 February 2026, 18:19 PM
7 February 2026, 20:35 PM

EPA with Japan to benefit Bangladesh’s RMG greatly: BGMEA

The association also thanked the government for the timely and strategic step
7 February 2026, 19:31 PM

EuroCham urges urgent resumption of Chattogram port operations

EuroCham said ongoing disruptions are causing mounting economic losses, jeopardising export performance, and undermining confidence in Bangladesh’s supply chain reliability
7 February 2026, 16:53 PM
5 February 2026, 18:20 PM

Unload goods in 3 days or face action: shipping adviser to lighter vessels

The directive came from an inter-ministerial meeting
4 February 2026, 20:44 PM

Ctg port grinds to a halt as workers strike over NCT lease

No container transportation between port and 19 private ICDs since yesterday
4 February 2026, 15:07 PM

Shipping department to launch software Jahaji for lighter vessel management

The software will address longstanding allegations of irregularities in scheduling of such vessels
29 January 2026, 21:09 PM

Bangladesh eighth-largest market for US wheat in 2025: US envoy

He welcomes the fresh arrival of 60,000 tonnes of US wheat at Ctg port
26 January 2026, 17:51 PM

Shipbuilding industry defaulters to get special rescheduling facility

A down payment of 3% of the outstanding loan balance will qualify for the facility
20 January 2026, 19:51 PM