3 port terminals to get foreign operators by Dec

Shipping Secretary Mohammed Yousuf says
12 October 2025, 13:56 PM

Shipping line raises fees after Ctg port tariff hike

The government announced a 41 percent average increase in service charges on September 14
7 October 2025, 18:00 PM

BSAA polls postponed, administrator appointed

Administrator tasked with holding election in 4 months
7 October 2025, 14:53 PM

Commerce adviser urges Germany to import more from Bangladesh

Sk Bashir Uddin made the call to the newly appointed German ambassador to Bangladesh, Rüdiger Lotz
7 October 2025, 13:15 PM

63 candidates cleared for Ctg chamber polls

The election board of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has cleared 63 candidates to contest for the post of director of the major chamber in the port city, known as the commercial capital of Bangladesh.
5 October 2025, 18:44 PM

Exports fall for second month

September shipment down 4.6% YoY to $3.62b as Trump tariffs weighed on US orders
5 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Shipping agents call for revision, phased rollout of Ctg port tariff

The revised schedule hikes 190-metre tug hire charge by 500 percent to $15,709
5 October 2025, 13:57 PM

Exports slip in September

But first quarter earnings remain positive
5 October 2025, 12:46 PM

Ctg port’s higher tariffs to take effect on Oct 15

New Chattogram port tariff on containers raises trade costs despite brief delay
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Customs houses to run on limited scales during Durga Puja holidays

The move aims to ensure uninterrupted trade flows despite the two-day public holiday from October 1–2
30 September 2025, 09:03 AM

Local berth operators want to invest in Ctg port’s oldest terminal

They will form a consortium of local and foreign investors to redevelop and operate the terminal for 25 to 30 years
30 September 2025, 08:43 AM

Padma Oil's fuel supply pipeline for Ctg airport opens tomorrow

The 5.77-kilometre pipeline will help Padma save Tk 8 crore a year
22 September 2025, 11:29 AM

Ctg port’s higher tariffs put on hold for a month

The government has deferred the rollout of Chattogram port’s new tariff structure by one month after business leaders pressed for a year-long postponement and a phased increase.
20 September 2025, 18:38 PM

Enhance light engineering capacity to diversify exports: experts

Bangladesh needs to strengthen local capacity, enhance value addition, and develop backward linkages in agricultural machinery, automobiles, and light engineering to ensure sustainable growth and diversify its export base, according to experts and industry leaders.
20 September 2025, 18:27 PM

Govt gives nod to export of raw jute stuck at ports

The government has approved the export of raw jute shipments that were stuck at the ports. This will give relief to exporters who had already sent their goods to the ports and completed all export procedures.
18 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Rice bran oil exports slapped with 20% duty

Both refined and unrefined forms of the oil will face the regulatory duty
18 September 2025, 13:19 PM

UN asks Bangladesh about LDC graduation progress

The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (UN CDP), which reviews the least developed country (LDC) category, has invited Bangladesh to report on the progress of its preparation for graduation from LDC.
17 September 2025, 18:00 PM
17 September 2025, 12:21 PM

LDC exit may hurt exports

Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has expressed concern over the potential impact on the economy after the nation’s graduation from the least developed country (LDC) category.
16 September 2025, 18:29 PM

Chinese firm KMK Industrial to invest $18.6m in Bepza EZ

The Bepza Economic Zone is set to receive investment from an airplane amenity bag and kit manufacturing company.
16 September 2025, 18:00 PM