Bangladesh overtakes China again in apparel exports to US

Earlier, in January-February this year, Bangladesh overtook China for the first time in garment shipments to the USA
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Bangladesh's exports rise 5.43% in July-August

The country shipped merchandise worth $9.15 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year
1 September 2026

UK market to remain open for Bangladesh in post-LDC era: British High Commission

After LDC graduation, Bangladesh will move directly into the Enhanced Preferences tier of the DCTS, under which 92 percent of goods will continue to qualify for duty-free access to the UK market
20 August 2026

Withdraw bond facility for 10-30 count yarn imports: textile millers

Leaders of the BTMA, along with those of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), attended the meeting
20 August 2026

Several initiatives of new govt praiseworthy, but there is room for improvement: BKMEA

However, the association says six months is not enough time to evaluate any government
18 August 2026

Bangladesh, Netherlands team up to make RMG more sustainable

Dutch minister emphasises expansion of circular economy
17 August 2026

20 Bangladeshi textile, apparel companies join global sourcing fair in Las Vegas

The three-day exhibition, SOURCING, was held from August 10 to 12
13 August 2026

Bangladesh's RMG exports to the US fall 5.75% in Jan-Jun

For the single month of June 2026, exports from Bangladesh to the US were $763.57 million, up 5.74 percent compared with June last year
6 August 2026

BGMEA, OCAB join hands to attract Chinese investment in RMG

The joint initiative aims to establish a one-stop business matchmaking platform that would facilitate investment partnerships
4 August 2026

BTMA, BGMEA join hands to launch annual global textile machinery expo

The exhibition, to be known as the Bangladesh International Textile and Apparel Machinery Exhibition (BITMA), will be held in Dhaka every year
4 August 2026

Bangladesh’s exports decline 1% in July

However, the July export figure is 12.49% higher than that of June
3 August 2026

Md Fazlul Hoque, new administrator of FBCCI

The commerce ministry has appointed Md Fazlul Hoque as the administrator of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI)
2 August 2026

Government sets FY27 export target at $55.3 billion

It also set a service export target of $8.2 billion, 15 percent higher than last year's earnings
26 July 2026

NBR cuts Benapole revenue target 6% amid trade slump

This year’s target -- Tk 10,588 crore -- still seems high considering the previous year’s collection of only Tk 6,559 crore against a target of Tk 11,290 crore
25 July 2026

Textile millers want refinancing scheme, BGMEA uninterrupted gas

Textile millers today urged the government to introduce a special refinancing scheme for existing loans to export-oriented primary textile industries with a maximum interest rate of 5 percent
22 July 2026

Bangladesh to take part in 50 international trade fairs in FY27

The Export Promotion Bureau takes the decision, fixes January 1 as the date to begin the next DITF
21 July 2026

Halal export potential trapped in regulatory maze: businesses

Exporters discuss 'halal for export diversification' at event organised by Bangladesh Chamber of Industries
18 July 2026

67 firms given go-ahead to export 8,800 tonnes of aromatic rice

The highest per-head export limit is 500 tonnes
15 July 2026

Traders seek customs reforms to cut clearance delays

Business leaders have urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to simplify customs procedures, alleging that repeated inspections, laboratory testing and lengthy verification processes are delaying cargo clearance by up to a week or more, driving up business costs and eroding the competitiveness of local industries
12 July 2026

Exports slip 0.58% in FY26 despite strong June growth

The country shipped $4.2 billion worth of goods in June 2026
2 July 2026