Bangladesh’s exports to US may increase: WTO report

Some Least Developed Countries (LDCs), including Bangladesh, are likely to see their exports rise in the US, said a report by the World Trade Organization (WTO).
17 April 2025

Cancellation of Transhipment due to ‘some developments’

India yesterday said its withdrawal of transshipment facility to Bangladesh for third-country exports should be seen in the backdrop of “some of the developments” that preceded it.
17 April 2025

US collects over $1 billion a year in tariffs on Bangladeshi goods: CPD  

The CPD said Bangladesh imposes customs and other duties averaging 6.2 percent on US imports
17 April 2025

Increase imports of US goods to reduce trade gap: textile millers

They also suggested increasing US content in manufactured goods to 20% to qualify for reduced tariff rates
12 April 2025

Bangladesh shipped $462 million of garments in 15 months through India

Total garments exports in the last recorded fiscal year was about $36 billion
11 April 2025

Bangladesh poised to become top global apparel exporter: Kihak Sung

The founder of Korean EPZ praises the steps taken by the chief adviser
10 April 2025

Govt approves export of 25,000 tonnes of aromatic rice

The interim government yesterday approved the export of 25,000 tonnes of aromatic rice by 133 companies.. Among the companies, Square Food and Beverage, Pran-RFL Group, Akij Essentials Ltd, and Mother Moon Enterprise received approval to export 500 tonnes each.. Meanwhile, Tanveer Fo
9 April 2025

India cancels transshipment facility for Bangladesh’s export cargo  

This move could impact the shipment of Bangladesh’s readymade garments through Indian airports
9 April 2025

Renata launched 13 products in Europe, Australia, Canada, UK in 2024

The pharmaceuticals will be commercialised under Renata’s branding
8 April 2025

Bangladesh offers zero tariffs on 100 more US goods to narrow trade gap

Commerce adviser sends a letter to US trade representative
7 April 2025

Exports surge in March

“Bangladesh’s export sector has demonstrated a commendable performance,” said the EPB
7 April 2025

Right policies can turn US tariff challenges into opportunities: footwear exporters

Khan believes non-leather footwear dependency is not as critical compared to other industries
3 April 2025

Lower import tariffs on US products to stay competitive: exporters  

His remarks come as Bangladesh is set to face a 37 percent tariff on its exports to the US
3 April 2025

Poor navigability hits Payra Port though Tk 6,500cr spent on dredging

Mother vessels can no longer berth directly at Payra
29 March 2025

Fu-Wang Foods’ workers protest demanding bonus, arrears

They blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway for an hour, now protesting in front of the factory
18 March 2025

Syed Manzur Elahi: a visionary entrepreneur and nation-builder

Syed Manzur Elahi was one of Bangladesh’s most distinguished industrialists and entrepreneurs.
12 March 2025

No more advance tax on import of cancer drug raw materials

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has exempted advance tax on the import of raw materials used to manufacture cancer drugs, according to a notification issued earlier this month.
11 March 2025

India withdraws export ban on 100% broken rice

The world’s largest rice exporter has revoked the ban to reduce its domestic stockpile
11 March 2025

Square Pharma chairman to buy over Tk 32cr shares

Samuel S Chowdhury, chairman of Square Pharmaceuticals, yesterday expressed his willingness to purchase 15 lakh shares of the company, valued at over Tk 32 crore at the current market price.
10 March 2025

Vessels face delays as feud over handling charges drags on

CPA seeks shipping ministry’s intervention
9 March 2025