Vietnam’s goods exports to the United States accounted for 30 percent of its gross domestic product last year, the highest share among US top trade partners, a Reuters review of public data shows, making the country highly vulnerable to reciprocal tariffs.

The dollar edged up slightly on Tuesday after falling to its lowest in more than two months at the start of the week, buoyed by safe-haven flows after US President Donald Trump said tariffs on Mexico and Canada would proceed as planned.

In 2011, US President Barack Obama announced America’s “pivot to Asia”– only for conflicts from Afghanistan to Ukraine to bog him down.

The US-China trade war, along with tariffs on Mexican exports, has created a unique opportunity for Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry.

A group of businessmen expressed concern about the debilitating law and order situation, saying it has been affecting enterprises, and sought remedies from the government.

The industry currently has a market size of around Tk 6,250 crore

Singer Bangladesh has started the commercial production of home appliances at its new plant, becoming the first company to operate in the Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (BSEZ) in Araihazar of Narayanganj.

Bangladesh’s economy exhibited a gradual recovery in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024-25, but it faces substantial hurdles, including inflationary pressures, a shortfall in revenue collection, slow public spending, diminished job opportunities and a sluggish investment climate.

The Bangladesh Agro Processors Association (BAPA) aims to double its export earnings to $2 billion this year, up from around $1 billion in recent years.

Gold prices declined on Tuesday, as investors booked profits after bullion hit a record high on safe-haven demand amid concerns that US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans could fuel inflation and trigger a major global trade war.

British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company (BATBC) has decided to invest Tk 24.90 crore to purchase and install laser jet printers at 36 SMD packing lines in its factories in Dhaka and Savar.

The Bangladesh Agro Processors Association (BAPA) aims to double its export earnings to $2 billion this year, up from around $1 billion in recent years. 

NBR discusses upcoming national budget with Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce

Around 230 trucks entered port in two days  

DSEX gained 46.31 points as of 11:08 am

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is struggling to implement various initiatives due to a lack of coordination as well as legal constraints that limit its independence, its chairman Md Emdad Ul Bari said.

The indices of the stock market in Bangladesh rose for the third consecutive trading day yesterday, with turnover also increasing compared to the previous session.

Textile millers yesterday urged the interim government to reduce gas prices to less than Tk 20 per unit from the current rate of Tk 31 per unit and to bar yarn imports through land ports, reasoning that it was essential to safeguard the sector.

Bangladesh’s readymade garments (RMG) industry has continued to expand despite global economic challenges and domestic labour unrest following the fall of the Awami League government last August, according to the latest Bangladesh Bank (BB) report.

Bangladesh should expedite gas exploration and place emphasis on renewable energy to reduce excessive expenditure on the energy and power sector, speakers said at an event yesterday.