Exports fetch $3.83 billion in May, lowest in 9 months

Bangladesh earned $3.83 billion in merchandise exports in May, the lowest in nine months, as buoyancy in demand ebbed owing to higher inflation, according to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) today.
2 June 2022, 07:53 AM

Gopalbhog mangoes of Rajshahi en route to Sweden

The first consignment of 500kg of Gopalbhog mangoes from Rajshahi is en route to Dhaka today to be exported to Sweden.
27 May 2022, 14:31 PM

66 best exporters to get ‘National Export Trophy’ tomorrow

The government is going to recognise 66 exporters with the "National Export Trophy" for being the highest foreign currency earner of the country in 2017-18 financial year.
6 April 2022, 11:41 AM

Indian export to Bangladesh rises 64.5%

India's merchandise exports to Bangladesh went up by 64.5 per cent in the financial year 2021-22 (April to March) over the previous fiscal 2020-21, Commerce Ministry data said today.
3 April 2022, 14:28 PM

Bangladeshi products to get duty-free access to Australia even after graduation from LDC

Australia has officially assured Bangladesh of continuing duty and quota free treatment for Bangladeshi exports even after graduation from LDC in 2026.
1 March 2022, 08:54 AM

Export policy order for 2021-24 gets nod

The cabinet yesterday approved the draft Export Policy 2021-2024 with the aim to almost double Bangladesh’s export earnings to $80 billion from $45 billion within the period by facilitating shipments of diversified, non-traditional goods and labour based products.
28 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Apparel exports to China dwindle

Although Bangladesh’s overall export earnings from China increased 9.81 per cent year-on-year to $426.14 million in the last seven months, apparel shipments to the East Asian nation failed to meet expectations despite enjoying duty benefits.
22 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Exports fetch $4.85 billion in January

Earnings from merchandise exports surged 41.13 per cent year-on-year to $4.85 billion in January on the back of rebounding garment shipment from Bangladesh.
2 February 2022, 09:44 AM

Green factories still can't ensure higher prices: garment makers

The garment makers have spent over 30 per cent more for establishing green factories, but international buyers are still reluctant to pay higher prices for the produce made in the globally complaint units.
30 January 2022, 09:15 AM

Exporters enjoying US sales bonanza

Spending behind apparel and footwear in the US exceeded pre-pandemic levels in every month of 2021, says a new study by online personal styling service Stitch Fix. And this translates as good fortunes for Bangladeshi exporters.
18 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh’s exports to India to grow record $2 billion by FY22: FBCCI

Bangladesh’s exports to the Indian markets are expected to reach $2 billion for the first time at the end of the current financial year as the demand for Bangladeshi products is increasing to the neighbouring country.
18 January 2022, 14:27 PM

High import duty hinders furniture export

High import duties on raw materials are dampening price competitiveness of Bangladesh’s furniture industry, a major drawback to tapping into international markets.
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Garment exports to EU soar 24pc in Jul-Dec

Garment shipments to the European Union, including the UK, Bangladesh’s single largest export destination, rose 23.83 per cent year-on-year to $12 billion in the current fiscal year’s first half.
15 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Walton exports gas stoves to Sri Lanka

Walton has started exporting its gas stoves to Sri Lanka.
2 January 2022, 14:37 PM

Indonesia bans coal exports

Indonesia has banned coal exports in January due to concerns that low supplies at domestic power plants could lead to widespread blackouts, a senior official at the energy ministry said on Saturday.
1 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Medical PPE to help diversify exports

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has shed light on the potential of investing in the production and export of medical personal protective equipment (MPPE), analysts said at a webinar yesterday.
13 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Trade with Russia will rise if double taxation is removed: Munshi

The removal of double taxation and introduction of easy banking procedures will increase trade between Bangladesh and Russia, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said today.
6 December 2021, 11:48 AM

Exports continue to remain buoyant

Export earnings surged 31 per cent year-on-year to $4 billion in November from a year ago, thanks to the rebound in the apparel shipment in the European and the US markets for increased consumers’ demand following the Covid-19 pandemic fallout.
2 December 2021, 13:18 PM

FBCCI to work with British-Bangladesh chamber to widen export market

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) will work with the British-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BBCCI) to expand the south Asian country’s export market in the UK.
20 November 2021, 13:59 PM

Diplomatic efforts will be expedited to keep apparel shipment to EU unhurt: Tipu Munshi

Bangladesh will expedite diplomatic efforts with the European Union (EU) to keep apparel shipment to that destination unhurt, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said today.
17 November 2021, 11:28 AM