Merchant marine officers’ body demands overall reform in maritime sector

Bangladesh Merchant Marine Officers’ Association made the call in a press briefing
9 October 2024, 14:44 PM

Exports grow 5% in Jul-Sep

Bangladesh shipped $11.37 billion worth of merchandise in the first quarter
9 October 2024, 10:23 AM

Cabinet approves new export policy

The policy targets $110 billion export by FY27
3 October 2024, 13:42 PM

Multilateral development banks need reform to expand capabilities: analysts

Experts say at CPD, OECD webinar on the Multilateral Development Finance 2024 report
29 September 2024, 14:15 PM

India sets roadmap to grow textiles industry to $350 billion by 2030

The country also targets generating 6 crore textile jobs by that time, India’s textiles minister says
28 September 2024, 11:56 AM

Indian potato import through Hili resumes after a break of 77 days

Two trucks brought in 47 tonnes of potatoes on September 25
26 September 2024, 12:09 PM

Visiting IMF mission to seek info on NBR’s revenue collection plan

A four-member delegation of the IMF will sit with NBR officials tomorrow
25 September 2024, 13:46 PM

Normalcy returns to garment factories

Most resumed operation while a few are still planning to reopen
25 September 2024, 12:37 PM

Motorcycle sales drop amid high inflation, political changeover

The two-wheeler market is facing a product shortage
24 September 2024, 16:20 PM

FICCI wants separate office to handle IP issues

The chamber met industries adviser, discussed collaborative approaches to tackle industrial challenges
23 September 2024, 14:33 PM
22 September 2024, 12:51 PM

White paper to focus on mega projects, not all dev projects: Debapriya

The 12-member panel held its first meeting today, the next one on Sep 3
29 August 2024, 12:47 PM

Major economic indicators showing signs of improvement: MCCI

Imports, remittances and forex reserves are likely to increase, the leading chamber says
27 August 2024, 14:29 PM

Importers can take delivery of 1,850 containers from Pangaon terminal: NBR

The permission was given as rail communication to Kamalapur ICD has remained suspended
26 August 2024, 12:41 PM

BGMEA’s opposition panel demands cancellation of existing board

The Forum wants intervention of the commerce adviser and a re-election at the garment makers’ platform
19 August 2024, 15:20 PM

$600 million taken in loans from Export Development Fund defaulted

Dhaka-based firms defaulted most of the amount at $558.7 million and Chattogram-based ones $29.7 million
13 August 2024, 08:26 AM
11 August 2024, 14:13 PM

Bangladesh economy records sharp contraction in July

Bangladesh’s PMI hit 36.9 where a reading of 50 indicates 'no change' compared to last month and above 50 means economy is generally ‘expanding’
8 August 2024, 13:48 PM

Trade through Benapole resumes

Trade through Benapole land port resumed today after remaining closed for four days due to a lack of security amid countrywide political unrest centring the fall of the Awami League government
8 August 2024, 12:59 PM

American Apparel & Footwear Association wants quick restoration of normalcy in Bangladesh

The AAFA is the American trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies, and their suppliers
6 August 2024, 12:32 PM